HR Advisor

HR Advisor (Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Contract)- Preston

📍 UK (Multi-site support role)- Head office Preston, Lancashire
💼 Full-time | Monday–Friday (40 hours per week, incl. 1-hour unpaid break)
💰 £30,000 – £33,000 per annum + benefits


🌟 About the Company

Our client is a well-established, market-leading organisation within the FMCG sector, with a proud heritage of over 60 years.

With a turnover exceeding £170m and a workforce of 400+ employees, they operate across multiple UK locations, delivering essential products to a diverse customer base. Known for combining national scale with a local, customer-first approach, they continue to grow and evolve within a fast-paced industry.


🎯 The Opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join the team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a true generalist HR role, working closely with the HR Manager, Group HR Director, and wider HR team. You’ll play a key part in supporting managers, delivering training, and driving people initiatives across the business.


🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the HR strategy and people initiatives
• Create engaging training content using authoring tools
• Deliver learning & development sessions to managers and teams
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness via HR systems
• Provide guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures
• Support the full recruitment lifecycle (advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, onboarding)
• Assist with employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management
• Provide support on employment law matters
• Help manage family-friendly policies across the business
• Produce and analyse HR reports and data
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism

⚖️ Compliance & Culture

• Ensure all HR advice aligns with UK employment legislation and best practice
• Support a culture of fairness, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to a safe working environment, adhering to Health & Safety policies

✅ What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• CIPD Level 5
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience working in a busy HR environment supporting managers
• Proven experience handling employee relations matters
• Experience across the full recruitment process
• Excellent communication, organisational, and presentation skills
• Passion for learning & development and training delivery
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Desirable:

• Experience in an HR Advisor / HR Officer role
• Knowledge of SuccessFactors or similar HR systems
• Experience using Articulate or other training authoring tools
• Comfortable using social media for recruitment or engagement
• Full UK driving licence

🎁 What’s in It for You?

• KPI Bonus Scheme
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays, pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

🚀 Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to expand their generalist experience in a supportive, fast-paced environment. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities while contributing to meaningful people initiatives.


📩 How to Apply

Send your CV to (url removed) to submit your application or for more information call me on (phone number removed).

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