HR Advisor

HR Advisor
Barnsley
£35,000 £ 37,000 DOE
Monday to Friday - Flexible start and finsih times available

An ambitious, well-respected and growing manufacturing company is on the lookout for a dynamic and driven HR Advisor to join their company. This is a business with big plans, a strong people-focused culture and a genuine passion for developing talent at every level. As the company grows there will be opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge and progress into a HR Manager role.

If you enjoy being at the heart of an established company and want to make a real impact on workplace culture, compliance, employee experience and ultimately growth then this is the opportunity for you.

You will play a key role in shaping the future of a company that values fresh thinking, high standards and a passion for what you do. This is your chance to step into a role where your ideas are welcomed, your expertise is valued and your contribution will truly matter.

• Analyse HR data (absence, turnover, succession) to identify trends and support improvement initiatives.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policy and UK employment law, with support from external HR consultants.
• Support employee relations and confidently managing cases.
• Coordinate training, development and compliance.
• Manage end-to-end HR administration: contracts, inductions, letters, job descriptions and exit interviews.
• Maintain internal communication channels such as noticeboards and company announcements.
• Oversee attendance processes and escalate issues when required.
• Conduct HR compliance audits (right to work, DVLA, GDPR).
• Act as Breathe HR system administrator and support system improvements.
• Support recruitment processes including adverts, interview packs and first-stage interviews.
• Build strong working relationships across all levels.
• Maintain CPD through CIPD events and legal updates.

• Minimum 2 years experience as an HR Advisor.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified.
• Strong knowledge of HR practice and UK employment law.
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong communicator, confident influencing at all levels.
• Advanced IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Logical, solutions-focused, resilient, and able to handle complex situations.

If you are an experienced HR Advisor looking for your next career opportunity, please apply today!