HR Advisor – 6‑month Fixed‑Term Contract in Carlisle

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to support our site‑based operations in Carlisle, with occasional travel to Newcastle. This six‑month fixed‑term role involves providing day‑to‑day HR advice, handling employee‑relations matters and ensuring HR documentation is kept to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first‑line HR advice to managers and employees on a wide range of HR issues.
• Manage employee‑relations activities including absence management, disciplinary investigations and hearings.
• Draft correspondence such as invitation and outcome letters and take minutes at formal meetings.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data in line with legislation and company procedures.
• Lead the improvement of the site’s HR archive system and ensure a structured filing process.
• Review, update and maintain HR policies, procedures and documentation.
• Support HR projects, continuous‑improvement initiatives and produce HR reports and data analysis.

Required profile

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (minimum) and significant experience as a generalist HR Advisor or HR Officer.
• Strong employee‑relations experience, particularly in absence management and disciplinary processes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.
• Experience preparing HR documentation and formal correspondence.

Required skills

• Proficiency with HR systems.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.