HR Advisor 12-month FTC

Overview

As an HR Advisor based in Wilmslow, you will support managers, employees, and HR colleagues across a wide range of HR activities, including employment administration, compensation, employee relations support, talent management, benefits, and shared service processes. You will perform these responsibilities independently or in close collaboration with the local HR Manager.

This position combines core HR generalist tasks with a strong focus on administrative accuracy, employee lifecycle coordination, data management, and delivering reliable operational support across the HR function.

The ideal candidate is service-oriented, highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, system updates, and delivering HR introductions to new hires.
• Prepare employment contracts, contract amendments, and other HR related or statutory documents..
• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employee-related matters.
• Support Organisational change and M&A activities by preparing HR documents and collecting required employee data, drafting documentation, and assisting throughout consultation processes.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS and personnel files, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage HR inboxes, respond to employee inquiries, and provide timely and service-oriented support.
• Support leave management (e.g., vacation, sickness, parental leave) and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a partner to the HR Manager in the execution of HR initiatives, supporting decision-making with reliable data and preparation of documentation.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and processes.

• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent by experience; CIPD

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Good understanding of HR processes across the full employee lifecycle
• Experience in preparing HR documents (contracts, amendments, etc.)
• Good working knowledge of UK Employment law and HR compliance requirements
• Excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft products and HR databases

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Service‑oriented mindset combined with a positive, approachable attitude
• Ability to work autonomously, take ownership of responsibilities, and deliver results independently
• Proactive in identifying issues, taking initiative, and following tasks through to completion
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality
• Well organized, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced‑ environment with changing priorities