HR Advisor

  • Adaptable Recruitment
  • Chorley, Lancashire
  • Jul 13, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Chorley

Hours: 37.5 per week . On Site

Reports to: Head of HR

Job Purpose

Due to continued growth, our client seeks a proactive, engaging and experienced HR Advisor to provide professional, timely and proactive support across the full employee lifecycle. Working with a multi site workforce This includes recruitment and onboarding, performance management, employee relations, engagement, wellbeing, reward, and policy compliance.

This role requires a confident generalist with strong HR knowledge and the ability to adapt quickly within a dynamic environment. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload and offering clear, practical advice to managers and employees in this growing dynamic business

Key ResponsibilitiesDuties & Responsibilities
  • Provide timely advice to managers and employees in line with current employment legislation and internal policies.
  • Maintain and update accurate employee records, HR systems, internal platforms and benefits information.
  • Coordinate recruitment activity including drafting role profiles, posting vacancies, liaising with agencies, shortlisting CVs, arranging interviews and supporting hiring managers throughout the process.
  • Support and deliver onboarding and induction activities for new starters.
  • Advise managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, attendance and capability cases.
  • Support the performance review process, including objective setting and monitoring progress.
  • Contribute to initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, improve engagement and enhance wellbeing, including gathering and analysing employee feedback.
  • Assist with the coordination of health and safety requirements across the organisation.
  • Prioritise and manage your workload effectively to meet internal and external deadlines.
  • Work confidently across a range of systems, software, and digital tools.
  • Undertake additional duties relevant to the role as needed.
Person SpecificationPersonal Attributes
  • Strong Communicator: With ability to influence
  • Quick Learner: Able to quickly absorb new information, systems and processes.
  • Proactive & Positive: Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset and a can-do attitude.
Experience
  • Experience working in a fast-paced , multi site environment.
  • Knowledge of up-to-date employment law and HR best practice.
  • Experience managing or supporting disciplinary and grievance processes.
  • Experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
Skills & Knowledge
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and online platforms, including social media.
  • Effective organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships across the organisation.
  • High level of accuracy and commitment to high-quality work.
Qualifications (Desirable, Not Essential)
  • CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent)