HR- People Advisor

Job Title: People Advisor- CIPDLocation: Blackburn (outskirts) - office-based with 1 day working from homeSalary: upto £45k + benefitsWorking Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (3 days office / 2 day WFH ) About the OpportunityI am partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning UK business operating within a technical services environment. Known for its people-first culture, strong values, and ambitious growth plans, this organisation offers a genuinely exciting opportunity for an experienced People Advisor to make a real impact. This is not a "sit in the background" HR role - you'll be at the heart of the business, influencing decisions, shaping culture, and supporting leaders in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The Role Reporting into the Head of People & Culture, you'll act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, supporting the delivery of the people strategy across the full employee lifecycle. You'll combine hands-on HR delivery with involvement in people projects and cultural initiatives, helping to build an engaged, high-performing workforce. Key ResponsibilitiesEmployee Relations & Advisory

• Act as first point of contact for managers and employees on HR matters
• Provide guidance on disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance management
• Coach managers to build confidence and capability in people management
• Support a positive, feedback-driven culture

People Operations & Compliance

• Ensure HR policies and processes are compliant with UK employment law and GDPR
• Maintain accurate HR records and oversee documentation (contracts, offer letters, changes)
• Support onboarding and induction processes
• Produce and analyse HR metrics to inform business decisions

Engagement, Culture & Wellbeing

• Support initiatives that drive engagement, retention, and employee wellbeing
• Help embed company values across the organisation
• Partner with managers and HSE teams to support employee wellbeing strategies

Talent & Development

• Support recruitment activity and talent attraction strategies
• Assist managers with workforce planning and hiring processes
• Deliver training sessions (e.g. people skills, compliance, onboarding)
• Promote continuous development and performance management processes

Reward & Projects

• Support salary benchmarking and benefits initiatives
• Assist with payroll liaison where needed
• Contribute to HR projects (e.g. HR systems, process improvements, cultural initiatives)

About You You'll be a confident and pragmatic HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and building strong relationships across the business.Essential:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
• Proven experience managing employee relations casework
• Experience in a generalist HR role (Advisor level or similar)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment

Desirable:

• Experience in a service-led, operational, or technical environment
• Familiarity with HR systems and data reporting
• Experience supporting change or transformation initiatives

What's on Offer

• Salary circa £40,000- £45,000 (negotiabe for the perfect candidate)
• Hybrid working (1 day from home)
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Opportunity to influence and shape people practices
• Exposure to business-wide projects and senior stakeholders
• Clear opportunity for development and progression

Why Apply? This is a brilliant opportunity for an HR professional who wants more than just a transactional role. You'll join a business that genuinely values its people function and gives you the platform to make a visible impact.Send your CV to or call me on for more information.