HR Advisor

Imperial Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with William Hackett to recruit a People Advisor to join their Alnwick site, supporting the Lifting business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR generalist to play a key role in delivering William Hackett's "Great People" strategy — the driving force behind the group's wider business strategy. You'll manage HR administration for the Lifting business and act as a trusted point of contact for day-to-day people matters, working closely with the People Advisor for the Chains business to ensure HR policies and practices are applied fairly and consistently across the site. The Role * Review policy and process adoption to ensure compliance, including right to work and return to work processes * Create and manage people files, contracts, and letters relating to employee changes * Support business-wide people communications, including updates, the group newsletter, and Town Halls * Take responsibility for recruitment administration, both internal and external, supporting the interview process * Lead the onboarding process, including new starter system set-up, induction planning, and early starter interviews * Support a consistent, positive offboarding process * Support the Group's Learning & Development approach, including training logistics and record-keeping * Support delivery of the employee engagement survey, including planning and follow-up * Support community engagement activities, including delivery of the annual plan with education and charity partners * Deliver training to help managers develop their people management skills and stay current on policy and legislative changes * Manage the relationship with the third-party HR systems provider * Coordinate people changes with the payroll team * Lead on wider Group people initiatives as required About You * A demonstrable background in HR administration and employee lifecycle support * Comfortable moving between general HR administration and employee relations, providing initial support and guidance to employees * Strong attention to detail, with the accuracy and organisation to manage multiple priorities * Confident building strong working relationships across functions and locations — collaborative, credible, and equally comfortable working independently * Able to handle sensitive situations with empathy, discretion, and professionalism * CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards it), with a working knowledge of HR processes, policies, and basic UK employment law] Imperial Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. To apply, please submit your CV to Imperial Recruitment