Human Resources Advisor

Company: The Sterling Choice
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Location: Leigh
Job Description:

Job Description

HR Advisor – Food Manufacturing | £40,000 – £45,000 + £4,000 Car Allowance & Bonus |

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Some HR roles are all about policies.

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This one is about people.

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You'll spend as much time on the factory floor as you do behind a desk. Coaching managers. Supporting employees. Solving problems before they become bigger problems.

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Why this role?

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Because this business genuinely invests in its people.

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You'll join a supportive HR team where you'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience across recruitment, employee relations, engagement, reward and continuous improvement projects.

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There are genuine opportunities to develop your career, both within the HR function and across a wider international group, with support available for further professional qualifications.

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The role

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This is a true generalist HR Advisor position supporting a busy 24/7 manufacturing operation.

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You'll be:

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  • Coaching and developing line managers to build their people management capability
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  • Managing employee relations cases including absence, disciplinary and performance issues
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  • Supporting recruitment and onboarding activity
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  • Driving wellbeing and engagement initiatives across the site
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  • Advising managers on employment law and HR best practice
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  • Supporting reward activities, including annual bonus processes
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  • Getting involved in HR projects that improve the employee experience
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What they're looking for

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  • You'll already be working as an HR Advisor or in a similar generalist HR role in a fast paced environment- Food Manufacturing experience would be a real advantage
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  • Enjoys being out on the shop floor, not hidden behind a desk
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  • Has solid employee relations experience and is confident coaching managers
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  • Can build credibility with people at every level of the business
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  • Takes a pragmatic, common-sense approach to HR rather than relying purely on policy
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  • Is organised, resilient and enjoys working in a fast-moving environment
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  • Holds (or is working towards) CIPD Level 3 or Level 5
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If you're looking for an HR role where you'll be trusted to make decisions, encouraged to develop, and given the chance to make a visible impact every day, this is well worth a conversation.

Posted: August 22nd, 2026