HR Advisor
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,000 to £38,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bury, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Finlay Jude Associates Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1646133 |
Summary
FJA are currently working with an excellent client in the Bury are who are looking to appoint an experienced HR Advisor to join their HR & People Team. The role will be a 12-month fixed contract to cover a period of Maternity leave.
This is an all-round generalist HR role covering all areas including - recruitment, benefits, engagement, wellbeing and support across the business. You will also have line management responsibilities for 2 members of the HR team.
Benefits in the role of HR Advisor:
35 hour working week - Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Hybrid working between the Bury office and home
Private Bupa medical cover and optical / dental schemes
Generous annual leave with a buy and sell scheme
Gym and retail discounts
Onsite secure parking
Key responsibilities in the role of HR Advisor:
Provide guidance and support to the HR team across the recruitment process, liaising with hiring managers and external recruiters to ensure consistency and compliance throughout the process
Generalist HR support to Managers, Heads of Department and employees, providing timely and compliant guidance
Provide support to the HR Manager relating to employee policies and initiatives
Support in employee related activities including performance reviews and management, disciplinaries and grievance processes
Help to develop and implement HR policies and procedures
Support the HR Manager with the delivery of employee workshops
Preparing HR data and reports as requested by management - both ad hoc and for monthly board meetings
General administration duties including maintaining accurate employee records
Coaching and supporting junior members of the HR team
Ensure all internal communications are in line with company policies and standards
Demonstrate strong Employee Relations knowledge and be the main point of contact in the absence of the HR Manager
Required experience and qualifications for the HR Advisor role:
CIPD level 5 qualification as a minimum (level 7 desirable)
Understanding of general HR policies and procedures - experience in a similar role is essential
Strong commercial awareness within HR
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organised and efficient with a strong work ethic and reliability
My client has an excellent reputation in the industry and hold many accreditations - they are a 3-star World class best companies to work for, 3rd best company to work for in the Business Services sector, and within the top 25 employers in the Northwest. They are also Gold status Investors in People and We Invest in Wellbeing.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers
This is an all-round generalist HR role covering all areas including - recruitment, benefits, engagement, wellbeing and support across the business. You will also have line management responsibilities for 2 members of the HR team.
Benefits in the role of HR Advisor:
35 hour working week - Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Hybrid working between the Bury office and home
Private Bupa medical cover and optical / dental schemes
Generous annual leave with a buy and sell scheme
Gym and retail discounts
Onsite secure parking
Key responsibilities in the role of HR Advisor:
Provide guidance and support to the HR team across the recruitment process, liaising with hiring managers and external recruiters to ensure consistency and compliance throughout the process
Generalist HR support to Managers, Heads of Department and employees, providing timely and compliant guidance
Provide support to the HR Manager relating to employee policies and initiatives
Support in employee related activities including performance reviews and management, disciplinaries and grievance processes
Help to develop and implement HR policies and procedures
Support the HR Manager with the delivery of employee workshops
Preparing HR data and reports as requested by management - both ad hoc and for monthly board meetings
General administration duties including maintaining accurate employee records
Coaching and supporting junior members of the HR team
Ensure all internal communications are in line with company policies and standards
Demonstrate strong Employee Relations knowledge and be the main point of contact in the absence of the HR Manager
Required experience and qualifications for the HR Advisor role:
CIPD level 5 qualification as a minimum (level 7 desirable)
Understanding of general HR policies and procedures - experience in a similar role is essential
Strong commercial awareness within HR
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organised and efficient with a strong work ethic and reliability
My client has an excellent reputation in the industry and hold many accreditations - they are a 3-star World class best companies to work for, 3rd best company to work for in the Business Services sector, and within the top 25 employers in the Northwest. They are also Gold status Investors in People and We Invest in Wellbeing.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers