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Hays HR
HR Advisor (Coordinator)
Alderley Edge, Cheshire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 18 days ago
- Salary
- 31000.00 GBP Annual + GBP31,000
- Recruiter
- Hays HR
- Closes
- 09 Sep 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Freelance
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Your New Company
Hays are delighted to be supporting a highly innovative international organisation within the life sciences sector in the recruitment of an experienced HR Advisor to join their UK HR team. With a global presence spanning Europe and North America and a workforce of approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, this organisation is at the forefront of scientific research and development.
Due to ongoing business transformation and continued organisational change, an opportunity has arisen for a confident HR professional to join the team on a temporary basis for 6 months initially, with a strong possibility of extension to 12 months.
Your New Role
Reporting to the UK HR Team Lead, you will become part of a close-knit HR function supporting employees across the UK business. This role will focus on delivering a high-quality HR operational service across the full employee life-cycle. This is a broad generalist role with a strong emphasis on HR operations.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing all aspects of the employee life-cycle, including onboarding, contractual changes and offboardingProcessing and maintaining accurate employee data within the HR systemSupporting payroll administration by coordinating employee changes with the Payroll ManagerAssisting with annual HR activities including salary reviews, merit increases and bonus processesManaging holiday entitlement changes and long-service recognition processesEnsuring HR records remain accurate, compliant and up to dateSupporting managers and employees with HR policy and process queriesWorking closely with the wider HR team to deliver an efficient HR service during a period of organisational changeWhat You'll Need to Succeed
We are keen to speak with experienced HR professionals who have a strong background in HR operations and administration. You will ideally have:
Previous experience in a HR role.Strong knowledge of employee life-cycle processesExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsExperience using HR systems, ideally WorkdayA proactive and collaborative approach to workThe ability to manage multiple priorities within a changing environmentThis position does not require a strong employee relations background, making it particularly suited to candidates who enjoy operational HR and process-driven work.
What You'll Get in Return
Salary of 31,000 per annumHybrid working model with 3 days on-site and 2 days working from homeFlexible start and finish timesModern offices based within the Alderley Park Science CampusOpportunity to work within a global, innovative organisationSupportive and collaborative HR team environmentInitial contract of at least six months with a strong likelihood of extension to 1 year minimum.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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Ad ID: 5418838433
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