via Reed · 29 September 2026 ·7 days ago

V06157 HR Advisor

Outsource UK
Barrow-In-Furness Contract GBP 44,850 – 62,400
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HR Advisor
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite)
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Rate: £23.81 per hour PAYE or £31.93 via umbrella (inside IR35)

We are recruiting for two HR Advisors to join a busy People Services team supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation. Working within a fast-paced, unionised environment, you'll provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across a range of people matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.

  • Manage HR queries and employee relations cases.

  • Support the delivery of HR policies, procedures and people processes.

  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

  • Maintain HR data and support reporting using HR systems.

  • Work closely with HR Business Partners and the wider HR team to deliver effective people solutions.

About You • Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor role.
  • Good knowledge of HR policies, procedures and UK employment law.

  • Experience in a manufacturing and/or unionised environment is desirable.

  • Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

  • CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative HR team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, offering hybrid working and the chance to support a complex, operational business.

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