Purpose of the Role
The HR Advisor provides operational HR support to approximately 180 employees across the EMEA region, partnering with managers and employees to deliver an efficient, consistent and commercially focused HR service.Working closely with the HR Business Partner, the role supports the delivery of HR operations across multiple countries, ensuring HR processes are implemented effectively while recognising local employment legislation and market requirements. Whilst the role provides day-to-day HR advice, complex employee relations matters, organisational change and country-specific legislative issues are managed in partnership with the HR Business Partner and external specialists where required.The role requires close collaboration with Finance, external payroll providers, recruitment partners and regional business leaders. Occasional travel within the EMEA region is expected to support local teams, recruitment activities, employee engagement initiatives and business projects.
Core responsibilities
HR Advisory
- Serve as the first point of contact for HR support across EMEA, providing practical guidance on employee relations, policies and people processes.
- Support the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment & onboarding through to offboarding for the EMEA region.
- Manage routine employee relations cases and escalate complex issues as required.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure GDPR compliance.
- Build trusted relationships with managers and employees.
- Contribute to HR projects and process improvements.
Payroll Administration
- Prepare and validate payroll data for external payroll providers.
- Act as the key contact between HR, Finance and payroll partners.
- Resolve payroll queries and support payroll compliance.
- Maintain accurate employee data to ensure payroll accuracy.
HR Data & Reporting
- Produce and analyse HR metrics, including headcount, recruitment and absence.
- Deliver workforce insights to support business decisions.
- Maintain HR systems and data integrity.
- Support workforce planning and management reporting.
- Drive improvements in HR reporting, processes and data quality.
Competencies
- Experience in a generalist HR Advisor or HR Officer role.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification and/or previous experience supporting a European workforce is considered an advantage.
- Good working knowledge of core HR practices across the employee lifecycle.
- Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding activities.
- Strong analytical skills with experience producing HR reports and interpreting workforce data.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
- Experience using HR information systems.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Ability to work collaboratively with managers, Finance, external providers and the Senior HR Business Partner.
- Fluency in an additional European language, particularly German, French or Danish, would be a significant advantage.
Pay: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheadle Hulme
