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Permanent

HR and People Advisor

Michael Page
Newton-le-Willows
money-bag £35000 - £40000/annum Excellent Benefits
Posted: 27 May 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 26 June 2026
Ref: 225160095

The HR Advisor will play a key role in supporting the Human Resources department within the retail industry by providing expert guidance on HR policies and processes. This permanent role is based in Newton-Le-Willows and offers the opportunity to contribute to a thriving team.

Client Details

This small-sized organisation operates within the retail industry and is committed to fostering a professional and supportive workplace. The company is focused on delivering high-quality services and values the expertise of its Human Resources team to drive its success.

Description

- To support the HR department in the delivery of a comprehensive HR service ensuring a flexible and efficient approach which in turn supports the delivery of business goals

- To advise managers in all aspects of employment relations including, GDPR, bullying, harassment, conduct, performance management, grievance, sickness absence in line with the employment policies, employment law and good practice

- Development, revision of and implementation of employment policies

- Provide staff with information on their terms and conditions of employment

- Ensure that changes to individual staff records are processed efficiently within agreed timescales

- Administration of relevant paperwork throughout the employee lifecycle; this may include contracts changes, flexible working processes, maternity/adoption, paternity, leavers procedures.

- Assist recruiting manager with the overall recruitment process

- Develop and produce monthly, quarterly and other reports on HR activity (sickness, vacancy levels, turnover etc)

- Manage your workload proactively, developing and implementing HR project plans.

- Assisting with management of apprenticeships.

- Attending meetings relating to the disciplinary process, welfare process and grievance process, often in a note-taking capacity as and when required. This may require travel to one of our depots across the North and South-East England.

Profile

A successful HR Advisor should have:

In addition to strong demonstrable experience in the above areas, the appointed individual should possess;

- CIPD level 5 qualification (studying towards may be considered)

- HR employment experience

- Strong communicator, confident to handle all situations

- Well presented with a professional manner

- Strong IT Capabilities

- Driver with own car, travel to sites across the UK is required

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary of -35,000 to -40,000 per annum.
  • Excellent benefits package to support your professional and personal wellbeing.
  • A permanent role within the retail industry, based in Newton-Le-Willows.
  • An opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment.

If you are a motivated HR Advisor ready to contribute your expertise to a small-sized organisation in Newton-Le-Willows, we encourage you to apply today!

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