Job Description

HR Advisor (Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Contract)- Preston

📍 UK (Multi-site support role)- Head office Preston, Lancashire

💼 Full-time | Monday–Friday (40 hours per week, incl. 1-hour unpaid break)

💰 £30,000 – £33,000 per annum + benefits

🌟 About the Company

Our client is a well-established, market-leading organisation within the FMCG sector, with a proud heritage of over 60 years.

With a turnover exceeding £170m and a workforce of 400+ employees, they operate across multiple UK locations, delivering essential products to a diverse customer base. Known for combining national scale with a local, customer-first approach, they continue to grow and evolve within a fast-paced industry.

🎯 The Opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join the team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a true generalist HR role, working closely with the HR Manager, Group HR Director, and wider HR team. You’ll play a key part in supporting managers, delivering training, and driving people initiatives across the business.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery of the HR strategy and people initiatives

Create engaging training content using authoring tools

Deliver learning & development sessions to managers and teams

Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness via HR systems

Provide guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures

Support the full recruitment lifecycle (advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, onboarding)

Assist with employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management

Provide support on employment law matters

Help manage family-friendly policies across the business

Produce and analyse HR reports and data

Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation

Maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism

⚖️ Compliance & Culture

Ensure all HR advice aligns with UK employment legislation and best practice

Support a culture of fairness, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Contribute to a safe working environment, adhering to Health & Safety policies

✅ What We’re Looking For

Essential:

CIPD Level 5

Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice

Experience working in a busy HR environment supporting managers

Proven experience handling employee relations matters

Experience across the full recruitment process

Excellent communication, organisational, and presentation skills

Passion for learning & development and training delivery

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Desirable:

Experience in an HR Advisor / HR Officer role

Knowledge of SuccessFactors or similar HR systems

Experience using Articulate or other training authoring tools

Comfortable using social media for recruitment or engagement

Full UK driving licence

🎁 What’s in It for You?

KPI Bonus Scheme

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays, pro rata)

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Employee Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

🚀 Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to expand their generalist experience in a supportive, fast-paced environment. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities while contributing to meaningful people initiatives.

📩 How to Apply

Send your CV to (url removed) to submit your application or for more information call me on (phone number removed).

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