HR Advisor
£30,000 - £35,000
Accrington | Flexible working options available
Join a well-established manufacturer at a pivotal time in their growth.
With over 100 years of industry heritage, this business is known globally for its high-quality engineering solutions. 80% of what they make is exported, and they've built a loyal customer base through quality, consistency, and trust.
You'll be the sole HR professional onsite, reporting into the Finance Director. You'll have full ownership of the HR function, backed by an external HR service when needed.
What you'll be doing:
1. Handle all day-to-day HR activity across the business.
2. Be the go-to person for employee relations, absence, and performance matters.
3. Lead on onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and changes to terms.
4. Keep policies up to date and ensure people follow them.
5. Support managers with recruitment, job descriptions, and appraisals.
6. Maintain training records and help organise sessions.
7. Assist with payroll and benefits administration.
8. Work closely with the QHSE Manager on health and safety programmes.
What we're looking for:
1. Previous experience as a HR Advisor or HR Officer.
2. Confident managing ER cases, absence, and performance.
3. Comfortable being the sole HR person in the business.
4. Able to work independently but know when to pull in external support.
5. Experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting would be a plus.
What's in it for you:
1. £30,000-£35,000 salary
2. 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
3. Health Cash Plan
4. Pension scheme
5. Death in service (3x annual salary)
6. Flexible working options (including 4-day working week)
7. Autonomy and variety - no two days are the same
Apply now to take the next step in your HR career. We're reviewing applications daily and will be in touch directly to talk through the role and answer any questions. #J-18808-Ljbffr