HR- People Advisor

Job Title: People Advisor- CIPD

Location: Blackburn (outskirts) – office-based with 1 day working from home
Salary: upto £45k + benefits
Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (3 days office / 2 day WFH )

🌟 About the Opportunity

I 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 Responsibilities

Employee 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 (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) for more information.

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