339 Hr Advisor jobs in the United Kingdom

HR Advisor - Carlisle
Location: Cavaghan & Gray, Carlisle
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Join a business that feeds the nation - and supports its people by shaping the future of food - and the people behind it.

About 2 Sisters Food Group

At 2 Sisters Food Group, we're one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with a £3 billion turnover and 13,500 passionate colleagues. Our Cavaghan & Gray site in Carlisle is a flagship location, producing over 150 premium product lines for M&S and delivering 115 million units annually.

Carlisle has a proud history of innovation too. In the 1970s, our Carlisle site helped spark the ready meal revolution, launching the first-ever prepared dishes for M&S - including classics like cauliflower cheese, cottage pie and Cumberland pie. Today, we continue that legacy by driving quality, innovation and change, offering employees the chance to be part of something with real heritage and real ambition.

With a proud heritage of innovation and a culture built on collaboration, ambition, and care, we're looking for an HR Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment where your HR expertise can make a real difference.

About the Role:
As HR Advisor, you'll support the HR Business Partners and be a key trusted partner to our operational teams, supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to employees exiting the business and helping to shape a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. The role combines day to day HR advisory and administration duties where you will work closely with managers and colleagues to provide guidance on HR policies, employee relations to include investigations, consultations, disciplinaries, tupe process and providing HR advise on performance, learning and development, absence, and engagement initiatives in a fast-paced values driven environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing proactive expert HR Advisory support across the site, ensuring consistency and fairness in all people matters.
• Advising on employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance and development initiatives.
• Championing wellbeing, diversity, and engagement across the workforce.
• Collaborating with the wider HR team to drive continuous improvement and compliance.
• Ensure fair, consistent application of policies and employment law.
• Partner with managers to drive a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities with Digital skills

• Trusted HR Advisor: Provide expert guidance to line managers on employee relations, absence, and performance management.
  Microsoft Teams - Advanced: Used daily for virtual coaching, case discussions, and quick resolution of queries.
  SharePoint - Intermediate: Maintain and share up-to-date HR policies, templates, and case documentation securely across teams.

• Data-Driven Insight: Analyse and present people data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  Excel - Advanced: Create pivot tables, dashboards, and trackers for absence, ER cases, and KPIs.
  Power BI - Intermediate: Build visual reports to present trends and insights to senior stakeholders, supporting strategic decisions.
• Transformation & Change: Support organisational change initiatives including restructures, redundancies, and ill health capability cases.
  Jotform - Intermediate: Design and manage digital consultation forms and feedback surveys to streamline change processes.
  SharePoint - Intermediate: Store and manage sensitive documentation securely during change programmes.
• Collaboration & Escalation: Work closely with Strategic HR Business Partners to escalate complex cases and support delivery of people plans.
  Microsoft Teams - Advanced: Facilitate cross-functional meetings and share updates in real time.
  SharePoint - Intermediate: Collaborate on shared HR plans and track progress on initiatives.

• Process Improvement : Identify and implement enhancements to HR processes and ways of working.
  Jotform - Intermediate: Automate routine HR requests (e.g. return-to-work forms, feedback collection).
  Excel - Advanced: Analyse process efficiency and model improvements.
  SharePoint - Intermediate: Document and version-control updated workflows and SOPs.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous HR advisory experience in a fast-paced HR role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG or similar fast-paced settings.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, coaching, problem solving and relationship-building skills.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with a passion for people.
• CIPD level 5 qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
• We're looking for a HR Advisor who can hit the ground running, quickly understand the site, and bring experience, confidence and initiative. Alongside daily responsibilities, you'll support projects, analyse data and help turn ideas into action.
• This is an exciting time to join as we modernise our systems and ways of working. You'll have the chance to take ownership, contribute to change, and make a real impact on both our people, business and identify and implement opportunities to enhance HR processes and ways of working within your business area.

Why Join Us?

• Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation.
• Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:
• Up to 35 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
• Cycle2Work Scheme

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HR Advisor - Carlisle
Location: Cavaghan & Gray, Carlisle
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Join a business that feeds the nation - and supports its people by shaping the future of food - and the people behind it.

About 2 Sisters Food Group

At 2 Sisters Food Group, we're one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with a £3 billion turnover and 13,500 passionate colleagues. Our Cavaghan & Gray site in Carlisle is a flagship location, producing over 150 premium product lines for M&S and delivering 115 million units annually.

Carlisle has a proud history of innovation too. In the 1970s, our Carlisle site helped spark the ready meal revolution, launching the first-ever prepared dishes for M&S - including classics like cauliflower cheese, cottage pie and Cumberland pie. Today, we continue that legacy by driving quality, innovation and change, offering employees the chance to be part of something with real heritage and real ambition.

With a proud heritage of innovation and a culture built on collaboration, ambition, and care, we're looking for an HR Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment where your HR expertise can make a real difference.

About the Role:
As HR Advisor, you'll support the HR Business Partners and be a key trusted partner to our operational teams, supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to employees exiting the business and helping to shape a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. The role combines day to day HR advisory and administration duties where you will work closely with managers and colleagues to provide guidance on HR policies, employee relations to include investigations, consultations, disciplinaries, tupe process and providing HR advise on performance, learning and development, absence, and engagement initiatives in a fast-paced values driven environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing proactive expert HR Advisory support across the site, ensuring consistency and fairness in all people matters.
• Advising on employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance and development initiatives.
• Championing wellbeing, diversity, and engagement across the workforce.
• Collaborating with the wider HR team to drive continuous improvement and compliance.
• Ensure fair, consistent application of policies and employment law.
• Partner with managers to drive a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities with Digital skills

• Trusted HR Advisor: Provide expert guidance to line managers on employee relations, absence, and performance management.
  Microsoft Teams - Advanced: Used daily for virtual coaching, case discussions, and quick resolution of queries.
  SharePoint - Intermediate: Maintain and share up-to-date HR policies, templates, and case documentation securely across teams.

• Data-Driven Insight: Analyse and present people data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  Excel - Advanced: Create pivot tables, dashboards, and trackers for absence, ER cases, and KPIs.
  Power BI - Intermediate: Build visual reports to present trends and insights to senior stakeholders, supporting strategic decisions.
• Transformation & Change: Support organisational change initiatives including restructures, redundancies, and ill health capability cases.
  Jotform - Intermediate: Design and manage digital consultation forms and feedback surveys to streamline change processes.
  SharePoint - Intermediate: Store and manage sensitive documentation securely during change programmes.
• Collaboration & Escalation: Work closely with Strategic HR Business Partners to escalate complex cases and support delivery of people plans.
  Microsoft Teams - Advanced: Facilitate cross-functional meetings and share updates in real time.
  SharePoint - Intermediate: Collaborate on shared HR plans and track progress on initiatives.

• Process Improvement : Identify and implement enhancements to HR processes and ways of working.
  Jotform - Intermediate: Automate routine HR requests (e.g. return-to-work forms, feedback collection).
  Excel - Advanced: Analyse process efficiency and model improvements.
  SharePoint - Intermediate: Document and version-control updated workflows and SOPs.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous HR advisory experience in a fast-paced HR role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG or similar fast-paced settings.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, coaching, problem solving and relationship-building skills.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with a passion for people.
• CIPD level 5 qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
• We're looking for a HR Advisor who can hit the ground running, quickly understand the site, and bring experience, confidence and initiative. Alongside daily responsibilities, you'll support projects, analyse data and help turn ideas into action.
• This is an exciting time to join as we modernise our systems and ways of working. You'll have the chance to take ownership, contribute to change, and make a real impact on both our people, business and identify and implement opportunities to enhance HR processes and ways of working within your business area.

Why Join Us?

• Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation.
• Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:
• Up to 35 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
• Cycle2Work Scheme

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This HR Advisor role in York offers an exciting opportunity to support and enhance the human resources function within the not-for-profit sector. The position focuses on delivering HR solutions, ensuring compliance, and fostering positive employee relations.

Client Details

The employer is a not-for-profit organisation based in York, committed to making a meaningful impact in its sector. As a medium-sized entity, it offers a supportive and structured environment where employees can contribute to a shared mission.

Description

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions and managing candidate communications.
• Assist with employee relations matters, such as grievances, disciplinaries, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.
• Contribute to HR projects, including policy development and workforce planning.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems.
• Deliver training and development initiatives to support staff and management growth.
• Provide data and reports to inform decision-making and strategic planning.

Profile

A successful HR Advisor should have:

• Strong experience in advising on employee relations issues and supporting managers.
• Proficiency in using HR systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector is advantageous but not essential.

Job Offer

• 37,500
• Flexible working arrangements considered (e.g. part-time or 5 days in 4)
• Fixed-term contract until December 2026 with the possibility of extension or other opportunities within the organisation.
• Generous holiday leave and a commitment to work-life balance.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful work in the not-for-profit sector.
• Supportive and inclusive organisational culture based in York.

If this HR Advisor role in York sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your career within the not-for-profit sector.

HR Advisor
Burton upon Trent
Permanent & Full Time
Up to £35,000 & benefits

Are you ready to level up your HR career in a dynamic, fast-growing environment where no two days are the same?

SF Recruitment are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a client currently experiencing an exciting period of hyper growth. As part of their continued expansion, they're now looking to welcome a passionate HR professional to their team.

This is not your average HR role, it's an incredible opportunity for someone who's passionate about people, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and is looking to take a real step forward in their HR journey. Whether you're an HR Assistant ready to step up, or a current HR Advisor craving more exposure and impact, this is your chance to grow, learn, and make a difference in a purpose-driven business.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of a growing HR function, supporting across a full generalist remit from employee lifecycle processes to culture initiatives, recruitment coordination, and much more. Where there is a genuine opportunity to develop your skills, take ownership of projects, and progress your HR career at pace.

What you'll be doing:

- Supporting day-to-day HR operations with hands-on involvement across onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and payroll data
- Acting as a key contact for HR queries
- Helping to drive a positive employee experience
- Collaborating on recruitment and onboarding processes from job posting to interview scheduling and new hire onboarding plans
- Contributing to policy updates, HR projects, and team initiatives that shape the culture and future of the business
- Coordinating training, events, surveys, and supporting a wide range of people-focused projects

What we are looking for:

- A real passion for people and HR - this matters more than anything!
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Proactive mindset with great attention to detail
- Someone who's team-oriented, enthusiastic, and eager to grow
- Ideally a few year's experience in an HR role
- CIPD qualification would be great - but not essential

What's in it for you:

- Exposure to the full HR spectrum in a company that values development
- A culture where your ideas are heard and your growth is supported (And they really mean it!)
- Fun & collaborative working culture
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus your birthday off
- Onsite free parking
- Flexibility
- Bupa Cash Plan
- Life Cover (x2 salary)
- 3 paid volunteering days per year
- 5% Employee 3% Employer Pension

If you think you suit the above, please apply now!

Our client working exclusively with Lucy Walker Recruitment, is a Global company who are market leaders within their sector. They are looking to urgently recruit an experienced HR Advisor on a 12-month FTC to support their UK HR function. The role will be based at their site in East Yorkshire and as a result, needs a car driver and owner. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR Advisor with prior HR Generalist experience who is available at short notice and can commit to this 12-month FTC . Working closely with the wider European HR function, this role will receive full support and will offer variety in terms of the involvement playing an active role in day-to-day HR.

The right candidate is vital to this role. Our client is looking for more of an 'initiative taker' in profile rather than 'supportive'. The HR team is going through a restructure and as a result, they are looking for a candidate who will be flexible and be happy to be involved in a range of tasks to offer that wider generalist HR support. Working closely with the HR Manager, you will deliver proactive, commercially, focused HR support, you will play a key role in building strong relationships across the business, supporting the employees.

Core duties will include:

• Serve as a proactive and responsive point of contact for generalist HR support
• Manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues, and performance concerns
• Provide expert advice and guidance on all people policies
• Coach and support line managers and supervisors
• Draft and maintain HR policies to ensure alignment with current legislation and organisational practice, proactively updating them in anticipation of legal changes.
• Act as the quality checker for all HR documentation and data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication, collation, and distribution of HR correspondence.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager to support the effective delivery of the HR strategy.
• Partner with the HRM and wider management team to analyse workforce trends and challenges, utilising data and metrics to develop informed HR solutions.
• Support the implementation and sustainability of key HR initiatives led by the HRM
• Participate in and, where appropriate, lead HR projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of a well-being programme that supports all colleagues across the business.
• Support strategic activities related to the attraction and retention of talent, including learning and development and performance management initiatives.
• Work with relevant stakeholders
• Stay up to date with employment legislation
• Support the HR Administrator and act as the quality checker for all payroll related processes

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit function, looking for a candidate who can lead by example and uphold the HR function in the highest regard. Working 4 days in the office and 1 days from home, the successful candidate will have:

• Minimum of 3 years HR Advisor experience
• CIPD level 3 qualified or equivalent experience/ CIPD level 5 is desirable but not essential
• High calibre administrator
• Proven track record of understanding issues
• Proven experience of working within a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with HR technologies
• Experience in running weekly payroll
• An outgoing, confident, and professional personality with lots of self-motivation
• Able to always exhibit a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and people management skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join this trusted and experienced team where you can make a real impact. If you feel you hold the above skills and experience, please send your CV for confidential chat.

Please note, we receive a high volume of applications at this level, therefore if you have not heard back within 7 days of submitting your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful. We wish you the best of luck in your search.

• Previous generalist HR experience gained in a busy and professional HR department, within a Public sector setting.
• Proven experience of providing credible HR advice across the full range of employee related issues, including managing casework
• Hold current, or be working towards, relevant professional qualifications (CIPD or equivalent)
• A demonstrable ability to work in a fast paced environment, with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of working on projects with set outcomes and timescales
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and professional HR issues

Portfolio are proud to be representing our client, an award winning market leader of HR solutions for SME's. With over 40 years' experience, they are experts in their field and want to expand the HR Advisory team to keep up with demand. We are looking for People Managers, who have a solid background in HR Processes, absence reviews, disciplinaries, decision making and outcomes etc. You don't need a qualification, just strong working experience - the company can help you to achieve your CIPD Level 7! So if you come from a retail / hospitality people manager role, maybe you are looking for a change in hours, or a complete career change, please apply today and we will be in touch to discuss further!

Job Purpose

The role of Employment Law Consultant is to provide advice to clients on all aspects of HR and employment law, creating and reviewing bespoke employment and HR documentation as required.

Job Overview

This role is a busy and fast paced position within Employment Services Department and Employment Law Consultants are expected to have an excellent understanding of employment law, with experience relating to policy wording advantageous. This role requires a particular focus on attention to detail and a strong client focus.

Main Tasks

• Support clients in a timely manner, providing quality advice and providing professional quality documentation, whilst adhering to Peninsula's current policies, procedures, and SLAs.
• Actively own and lead cases to resolution, building rapport and relationships with clients with each interaction.
• Take responsibility for the management of your workload and diary in accordance with Company protocol.
• Liaise with clients via video conference and telephone and email to create bespoke employment documentation in accordance with Peninsula's policies and procedures. You will also be required to undertake face to face meetings when required.
• Present HR and employment law training to client and non-client groups via video conference or in person.
• Record work via internal computerised systems.
• Produce daily and weekly reports as required.
• Contribute to a collegiate and knowledge sharing culture, supporting training and development of others, valuing and utilising the different skills and expertise of colleagues.
• Ensure knowledge of employment law and HR best practice is continually updated.
• Strong understanding of the services offered by the Peninsula Group and the ability to confidently discuss these services with clients, making recommendations as appropriate.
• Undertake or provide support with any bespoke projects as requested by Management.
• Attend training and team meetings as and when required, to include those which may take place outside your normal working hours/days.
• Carry out other tasks as deemed necessary by the company.

What you Bring to the Team

• Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR
• Exceptional communication skills
• Professional and confident manner when interacting with clients
• Excellent written English
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to present information accurately
• Excellent word processing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desired Competencies

• Accuracy
• Analytical thinking
• Ownership/Initiative into action
• Business awareness
• Tenacity
• Positive approach to change

Company Benefits

• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Day off on your birthday.
• Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service.
• Pension Plan and Life Insurance.
• Immediate access to HSF, giving refunds on GP visits etc.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company incentives, access to discount schemes.
• Profit Share Scheme.
• Free On site Gym
• Subsidised car parking

We will also accept applications from the job titles:

Team Manager, Operations manager, Team Leader, Store Manager, HR Advisor, People Manager, Area Manager, regional manager

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Our client, a prestigious Public sector organisation in central London now has a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Human Resources Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis.

As HR Advisor, you will provide comprehensive advice and support to managers and employees across the full range of employee related issues.

You will work closely with the Senior HR Advisor to cultivate strong working relationships, develop line management capability and ensure credible advice is provided in line with employment law, best practice and organisational policies. You will contribute to a varied and busy workload, managing case work such as grievances, disciplinaries, absence management and recruitment consultations. You will also work on the reporting of key metrics, providing data for proactive planning.

To be considered for this HR Advisor position you will require:

• Previous generalist HR experience gained in a busy and professional HR department, within a Public sector setting.
• Proven experience of providing credible HR advice across the full range of employee related issues, including managing casework
• Hold current, or be working towards, relevant professional qualifications (CIPD or equivalent)
• A demonstrable ability to work in a fast paced environment, with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of working on projects with set outcomes and timescales
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and professional HR issues

In return you can look forward to joining a friendly, supportive and hard working team as well as receiving excellent benefits including very generous pension and annual leave arrangements and a wide range of family friendly and wellbeing benefits.

I'm looking to speak to experienced HR Advisors for a growing organisation in Cheltenham. This is a permanent full time role, candidates will ideally be available to start asap.

Reporting to the Head of HR, the HR Advisor will cover all aspects of the employee lifecycle including employee relations, training needs analysis, recruitment, accurate HR data and reporting.

Hybrid working, 2 days in the office, 3 days from home

Client Details

Education

Description

As the HR Advisor, you will report into the Head of HR and cover all aspects of the employee lifecycle including employee relations, training needs analysis, recruitment, accurate HR data and reporting as well as acting as system(s) super user.

Working closely with key internal stakeholders, coaching and mentoring managers across a wide range of people issues, including performance management, succession planning, training requirements, team effectiveness activities, leadership behaviours, culture and values etc. The successful role holder will support with all things HR and have an eye for detail and thrive in keeping processes running efficiently.

Profile

A successful HR Advisor will have:-

• Achieved or working towards CIPD Level 5 or above is desirable
• Good knowledge in employment law
• Experience of working in a HR Advisor role
• Excellent coaching and influencing skills, being able to articulate best practice HR successfully
• Previous HR experience dealing with a broad range of HR queries.
• Excellent attention to detail

Job Offer

• Salary 38k
• Inclusive and supportive company culture
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working, 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
• Starting asap