HR Advisor (Temporary Contract – Winsford)

£17.85 per hourFull-time | Immediate Start | On-site in Winsford

We’re looking for an experienced HR Advisor to support a busy HR team on a temporary basis. This role provides hands-on support to managers across a full range of HR activities, including employee relations, policy development, organisational change and people data insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice to managers on absence, performance, recruitment, promotion and workforce planning.
• Support HR casework—including sickness management, grievances, disciplinaries and capability—ensuring fair and consistent handling.
• Coach and upskill managers in applying people policies and best practice.
• Contribute to ongoing development and review of HR policies, procedures and frameworks.
• Assist with organisational change initiatives, team reviews and restructures, ensuring clear communication and smooth implementation.
• Analyse people data to identify trends and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments such as Occupational Health, Finance and Legal, as well as external partners, to support effective HR delivery.
• Support the delivery of training sessions for managers alongside L&D colleagues.
• Take on additional HR project work as required by senior HR leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience in an HR Advisor or generalist HR role.
• Strong background in managing employee relations from start to finish.
• Confident in coaching managers and providing practical, solutions-focused advice.
• Excellent knowledge of HR policies and ability to interpret and apply them effectively.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.

Additional Expectations

You will be expected to:

• Maintain your own HR knowledge and professional capability.
• Act in line with organisational values, promoting professionalism and integrity.
• Support and embed best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Promote wellbeing, safeguarding awareness and staff engagement.
• Work safely, following health and safety procedures and encouraging a safe working environment.
• Support environmentally responsible practices and efficient use of resources.