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Senior HR Advisor

Competitive Salary + Pension (Er 4%), 37.5 hour week, 1 Day WFH

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for a role where you can truly make an impact?

We are partnering with a well-established, international manufacturing company with a strong UK presence, currently seeking a high-calibre HR Advisor to join their Blackpool site. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a number 2 position in the HR team, working closely with an experienced HR Manager and acting as a key lead when they are off-site.

The Role

This is a true generalist HR position with a strong operational and strategic blend.

You will:

Act as the go-to HR lead in the absence of the HR Manager
Provide expert advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle
Manage and support complex employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability)
Partner closely with managers to ensure best practice, compliance and effective decision-making
Support organisational initiatives including engagement, development and change projects
Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and employment law

Key Requirements:

We are looking for someone who combines strong HR expertise with analytical precision and attention to detail:

Proven experience in a Lead/Senior HR Advisor role (3+ years)
Confident handling complex ER cases from start to finish
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Ability to challenge, influence, and support managers effectively
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong Excel and data analysis skills - able to spot trends, flag issues, and ensure data integrity
Proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach
Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified The Opportunity

You will be joining a business that:

Provides exposure to strategic HR initiatives and business change
Has a collaborative, supportive environment where HR is valued as a true business partner
Encourages continuous improvement and career development opportunitiesThis role is ideal for someone ready to:

Step into a more senior, influential HR position
Work within a fast-paced, evolving environment
Play a key role in shaping people strategy at site level

Interested? Apply now or email CV to

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes