Summary: The role of People Advisor at Morson Edge involves managing employee relations and HR operations during a period of increased demand. The position requires close collaboration with managers and HR colleagues to ensure effective service delivery and compliance with employment legislation. Key responsibilities include handling complex employee relations cases and supporting various HR functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR best practices and UK employment law, particularly in operational environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a range of employee relations cases, including complex matters.
- Advise and coach managers on policies, procedures, and employment best practice.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal processes.
- Support audits, compliance checks, and employee lifecycle administration.
- Maintain accurate employee records and support payroll-related processes.
- Respond to HR queries and assist with recruitment, onboarding, and pre-employment checks.
- Support engagement initiatives, policy updates, process improvements, and wider HR projects.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience handling complex employee relations cases independently.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Ideally worked within an operational environment such as logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, etc.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
- Confident advising and challenging stakeholders where appropriate.
- Highly organised, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent relationship building capabilities.
Salary (Rate): £50,000 yearly
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
Morson Edge is pleased to be partnering with an international organisation seeking an experienced People Advisor to support a period of increased operational demand.
This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on employee relations and day-to-day HR operations, working closely with managers and HR colleagues to deliver an effective and compliant people service.
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited to:
- Independently manage a range of employee relations cases, including complex matters.
- Advise and coach managers on policies, procedures, and employment best practice.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal processes.
- Support audits, compliance checks, and employee lifecycle administration.
- Maintain accurate employee records and support payroll-related processes.
- Respond to HR queries and assist with recruitment, onboarding, and pre-employment checks.
- Support engagement initiatives, policy updates, process improvements, and wider HR projects.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience handling complex employee relations cases independently.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Ideally worked within an operational environment such as logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, etc.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
- Confident advising and challenging stakeholders where appropriate.
- Highly organised, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent relationship building capabilities.
On offer is a competitive FTE salary of up to £50,000 and an impressive wider benefits package.