Senior HR Advisor

Warrington, Cheshire
McCarthy Recruitment Ltd
Job Role: HR ManagerSalary: Up to £40,000Contract: PermanentLocation: WarringtonAre you ready to make a long-term impact in a practical, people-focused HR role? We’re looking for a confident, organised HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, taking ownership of day-to-day HR activity, and supporting managers with clear, pragmatic people solutions.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety, and wants to build strong HR foundations while continuing to develop their generalist experience.How will you make an impact?You’ll play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are well-run, compliant, and consistently applied across the business.Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment activity, including adverts, shortlisting, interviews, offers, and onboarding
• Coordinating new starters and leavers, ensuring contracts, right-to-work checks, references, and exit processes are completed accurately and on time
• Delivering engaging inductions and ensuring new employees are set up for success from day one
• Owning the training matrix, coordinating training activity, and maintaining accurate training and compliance records
• Supporting managers with day-to-day employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, investigations, absence, and performance issues
• Managing PPE requirements, including issuing equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Maintaining accurate HR records and employee files, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Reviewing, updating, and writing HR policies and procedures to ensure they remain current, practical, and aligned with business needs
• Supporting wider people initiatives and continuous improvement of HR processes as the business evolves

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a fast-paced, operational environment such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, or similar
• A solid understanding of core HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, ER case support, and training administration
• Confidence working independently, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Practical knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply it sensibly in day-to-day situations
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to support and advise managers at all levels
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved

Why this role?

• Breadth and ownership: A true generalist role where you’ll have responsibility across the full HR lifecycle
• Hands-on impact: See the results of your work every day by supporting managers and employees directly
• Autonomy: Trusted to manage your workload and priorities with support when you need it
• Development: A great opportunity to strengthen your HR foundations and grow with the business

Why join us?

• Be part of a business that values practical HR, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Work in a supportive environment where your contribution is visible and valued
• Gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities and build experience for future progression
• Join a team with clear growth plans and a focus on doing things the right way

Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online:Web: McCarthy RecruitmentLinkedIn: McCarthy RecruitmentFacebook: McCarthyRecruitmentInstagram: McCarthyrecruitmentThe Legal BitWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you consent to McCarthy Recruitment holding and processing your data in compliance with GDPR. Your details will be added to our secure candidate database. If you wish to access, erase, or restrict the processing of your data, please contact us and we will respond accordingly.