HR Advisor (Hybrid)

  • Questech Recruitment Ltd
  • Barnsley, Yorkshire
  • Nov 21, 2025
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer, they are looking for a skilled and experienced HR Advisor to join their team. Your role will be to give expert advice and support to both employees and management on a range of HR and payroll related matters.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

- You drive and have your own transport (due to site locations)
- Proven experience as an HR Advisor, HR Assistant, or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Proficient in HR/payroll software and MS Office Suite.
- Previous experience with processing/managing payroll.
- Membership of a Professional HR body (CIPD Level 5 or equivalent) -Desirable.
- Experience working with ISO standards or similar compliance frameworks - Desirable.

Salary and Benefits:

Location: Working from home, and Hybrid between 2 sites (near Barnsley and Burton on Trent).

Salary: £30,000

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week, daytime hours, flexible start and finish times.

Company pension / Cycle to work scheme / Health & wellbeing programme / Life insurance / On-site parking / Referral programme / Work from home

Responsibilities include:

  • Assist with recruitment activities including job postings, interviews, and the recruitment selection process.
  • Ensure new employees are effectively onboarded.
  • Maintain accurate records of recruitment processes.
  • Ensure employee records are maintained and accurate through the HRIS system.
  • Process and manage the monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Ensure company policies are up to date and in compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Advise on HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are effectively communicated to employees.
  • Provide support in audits, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain HR reports related to employee turnover, absence, and other key metrics.
  • Monitor HR trends and provide data-driven recommendations to improve organisational efficiency.
  • Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters such as investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution.
  • Act as a liaison between employees and management to address workplace issues and concerns.
  • Offer advice on employee rights, contracts, and company policies.
  • Support managers in implementing performance management processes, including annual goal setting, performance reviews and feedback.
  • Advise on performance improvement plans (PIPs) and help address performance-related issues.
  • Identify employee development needs and recommend suitable training programs.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of internal training sessions to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
  • Assist in administering compensation and benefits programs, ensuring employees have access to accurate and relevant information.
  • Provide advice on pay structures, salary benchmarking, and benefits packages.
  • Promote employee well-being programs and encourage a positive and inclusive work environment.
  • Offer support in managing workplace health and safety, ensuring compliance with legal health standards.

This role would suit someone with previous experience in a similar role, such as: HR Generalist / HR Support / Human Resources Coordinator / HR Adviser / HR Assistance / Human Resources Assistant / similar.