HR Advisor

  • Reed
  • Winsford, Cheshire
  • Mar 23, 2026
Seasonal HR / Recruitment

Job Description

HR Advisor (Temporary Contract - Winsford)

£17.85 per hourFull-time Immediate Start On-site in Winsford

We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to support a busy HR team on a temporary basis. This role provides hands-on support to managers across a full range of HR activities, including employee relations, policy development, organisational change and people data insights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide professional HR advice to managers on absence, performance, recruitment, promotion and workforce planning.
  • Support HR casework-including sickness management, grievances, disciplinaries and capability-ensuring fair and consistent handling.
  • Coach and upskill managers in applying people policies and best practice.
  • Contribute to ongoing development and review of HR policies, procedures and frameworks.
  • Assist with organisational change initiatives, team reviews and restructures, ensuring clear communication and smooth implementation.
  • Analyse people data to identify trends and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively with internal departments such as Occupational Health, Finance and Legal, as well as external partners, to support effective HR delivery.
  • Support the delivery of training sessions for managers alongside L&D colleagues.
  • Take on additional HR project work as required by senior HR leadership.

What We're Looking For

  • Solid experience in an HR Advisor or generalist HR role.
  • Strong background in managing employee relations from start to finish.
  • Confident in coaching managers and providing practical, solutions-focused advice.
  • Excellent knowledge of HR policies and ability to interpret and apply them effectively.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.

Additional Expectations

You will be expected to:

  • Maintain your own HR knowledge and professional capability.
  • Act in line with organisational values, promoting professionalism and integrity.
  • Support and embed best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Promote wellbeing, safeguarding awareness and staff engagement.
  • Work safely, following health and safety procedures and encouraging a safe working environment.
  • Support environmentally responsible practices and efficient use of resources.