A fast-growing and highly respected insurer is continuing to make a major impact within the UK market, combining ambitious growth plans with a modern, people-first culture. Originally founded in Norway, the business has built a strong reputation for doing things differently, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to develop long-term careers.
Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an HR Advisor to join their Manchester team on a permanent part-time basis, working 3-4 days per week from their Spinningfields office. This is a varied, hands-on role offering real autonomy, exposure across the business and the opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities of the HR Advisor:
- Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing practical and commercially focused advice.
- Support managers with employee relations matters including performance, conduct, absence, flexible working requests and change processes.
- Manage ER cases from start to finish, including investigations and hearings where required.
- Support employee lifecycle activity including OH referrals, exit interviews and annual people processes.
- Maintain accurate HR data, reporting and documentation.
- Contribute to HR policy, process improvement and wider people initiatives.
- Support employee engagement activity including EDI and CSR initiatives.
- Assist with internal communications, HR projects and general HR administration.
- Embrace technology and AI to improve efficiency and ways of working.
What we are looking for:
- CIPD qualified, with Level 7 strongly preferred.
- Strong UK employment law knowledge.
- Previous experience within a generalist HR Advisory role.
- Confident managing a varied ER caseload independently.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong Microsoft and HR systems skills.
Benefits of the HR Advisor:
- Excellent salary plus comprehensive benefits package.
- Annual performance-related reward.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance including cashback scheme.
- Hybrid working opportunities after probation.
- 25 days holiday plus your birthday off.
- Paid wellbeing days.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
- Career development support and training programmes.
- Employee assistance programme, life insurance and additional lifestyle benefits.
Our client offers a supportive “One Team” culture where employees are genuinely valued and encouraged to develop their careers.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing insurers, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more!
Call one of our specialist consultants and quote job reference 16729
