HR Advisor

Description:

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)
If you would like to apply then please email your CV to (url removed)  or call Jade on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 22.07.2026 - Please note this could change subject to suitable applications

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