I am excluisvely supporting a well-established manufacturing business based in Lancashire looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join a close-knit HR team and play a central role in supporting the business through a period of continued growth.If you're a hands-on HR generalist with a strong grasp of employment law, a commercial mindset and a genuine passion for doing right by people, this could be the role for you.About the businessA well-respected manufacturer operating across Lancashire with ambitious plans, they move quickly and expect their HR function to move with them. The HR team is small by design and close to the business, and this role sits at the heart of it.The roleYou'll be a trusted first point of contact for line managers and employees covering the full employee lifecycle.Employee relations (core focus)Act as the first port of call for managers on all ER matters across absence management, disciplinary, grievance and performanceGuide managers through absence trigger point processes - advising on what's included, what action is required and whenManage long-term absence cases end-to-end, including capability procedures where necessary and coordination of occupational health referralsUse occupational health reports to explore reasonable adjustments, balancing the needs of the individual with the needs of the businessManage disciplinary and grievance cases through to resolution, applying employment law with confidence and commercial judgementCoach and develop managers so they grow in confidence and handle people matters more independently over timeRecruitment & onboardingSupport end-to-end recruitment activity - screening CVs, coordinating interviews and keeping hiring moving at paceManage the new starter journey from offer through to day one induction, ensuring every hire feels supported and set up to succeedPeople data & insightTrack and analyse key HR metrics - absence, turnover, headcount and translate them into meaningful insight to support the people strategyUse data to identify trends, support business improvement programmes and contribute to the wider people strategyGeneral HR operationsBe the go-to for policy guidance, contractual changes, right-to-work compliance and everyday HR queriesContribute to HR projects including engagement initiatives and process improvementsStay current on employment law developmentsMaintain accurate case files and HR system records, documenting outcomes and actions throughoutWhat they are looking forCIPD Level 5 or equivalent demonstrable experienceProven ER experience with the ability to apply employment law practically and commerciallyA people-first, ethical approach combined with the commercial awareness to understand what the business needsComfortable working at pace, being self-sufficient, and making sound judgements in a fast-moving environmentStrong relationship-building and influencing skills - you'll be working closely with operational managers at site levelExperience in manufacturing, logistics or a similar operational environment is desirableFull driving licence and willingness to travel (Lancashire) Apply below today if you are looking to join a business and become and integral part of their journey.JBRP1_UKTJ