HR Advisor

HR Advisor

Location: Leeds (with occasional travel to regional offices)

Working Pattern: Full time, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 1 day working from home per week

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annum

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a well established organisation seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their team in Leeds. This role will play a key part in delivering a proactive and efficient HR service, with a strong emphasis on end to end recruitment and generalist HR support across a multi site workforce.

The successful candidate will support both operational HR delivery and ongoing people initiatives, working closely with managers and employees to ensure best practice and compliance across all HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruitment activity, including candidate attraction, screening, interviews, offers, pre employment checks, and onboarding
• Support hiring managers through the recruitment process using an Applicant Tracking System and liaising with external agencies where required
• Deliver onboarding, induction, and integration programmes for new starters
• Manage leaver processes including documentation, exit interviews, and system updates
• Maintain and support HR administration processes and records
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are up to date and effectively communicated
• Support GDPR compliance across HR data and processes
• Manage sickness, absence, and holiday tracking systems
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on performance management and employee relations matters
• Support wellbeing initiatives, including signposting to EAP and mental health resources
• Assist in HR projects and wider people initiatives as required
• Build effective relationships across the business and act as a trusted HR point of contact

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification (essential)
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Previous experience supporting payroll administration (essential)
• Experience within construction, engineering, SME, or multi site/blue collar environments (desirable)
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Experience supporting sickness, absence, and performance management processes
• Mental Health First Aid qualification (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £36,000 - £38,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (1 day per week from home)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company pension and life assurance (2x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to mental health first aid support
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Paid volunteering days and charity initiatives
• Annual professional subscription paid
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme (£1,000 per successful hire)