HR Adviser (People & Culture) – Part‑Time

About the role

The part‑time HR Adviser (People & Culture) will be based at XLCR in Colne, supporting operational HR across the Global Vehicle Group. Working three days a week, the role combines day‑to‑day HR support with delivery of a group‑wide standardisation programme.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the region, handling queries and providing practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Advise managers on performance management, absence, disciplinary, grievance, onboarding, reward, wellbeing and employee engagement.
• Deliver training and guidance on the Group Employee Handbook.
• Support recruitment activities, including offers, onboarding processes and background checks.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law and apply it to policies and procedures.
• Assist with implementation and optimisation of HRIS systems to ensure efficient processes and accurate data.
• Drive CSR and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide payroll administration support and manage HR data reporting.
• Collaborate with People & Culture colleagues across the group to promote standardisation.
• Support change projects such as restructures, consultations and TUPE processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience in an HR role, preferably within a similar industry.
• Demonstrated ability to modernise People & Culture processes and policies in growing organisations.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience handling employee‑relations cases.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with other regions.
• Confident communicator capable of influencing senior leaders.
• Pragmatic, hands‑on approach with the capacity to manage multiple operational activities.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS).
• Advanced PC skills.

What we offer

• Great work environment with team, charity and social events.
• Opportunities for development and career progression.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement and family leave.
• Salary‑sacrifice benefits including cars, bikes and product discounts.
• Health cash plan with GP appointments and Employee Assistance Programme.