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Human Resources Advisor

Four Recruitment
Burnley · posted 19 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Burnley, Lancashire
Category
Retail and Wholesale

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join a proactive People Team. This is a busy and varied role where you will build relationships with Managers, supporting them through all people related issues in a fair, consistent and compliant manner.



All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Below is an overview of the role in further detail:


  • Being the first point of contact for HR queries from Managers
  • Coaching Managers through each stage of the disciplinary and grievance process
  • Leading on absence management, liaising with occupational health and providing return-to-work support
  • Advising on maternity, paternity and flexible working requests
  • Supporting with queries that follow organisational change such as TUPE and restructures
  • Delivering bitesize training sessions to People Managers
  • Supporting the HR Business Partners with complex cases
  • Contributing to other ongoing HR projects
  • Using people data and case management information to identify trends and support decision-making
  • Helping promote wellbeing, inclusion and a positive employee experience


You'll be a visible member of the People Team, building strong relationships across the organisation and ultimately helping managers develop the confidence and capability to handle people matters effectively.


This is an ideal role for someone already operating at the HR Advisor level having supported Managers with a real variety of employee relations cases.


Please note this is initially a fixed term contract role for 12 months – a great opportunity to gain some experience within a real values driven organisation that genuinely put people at the heart of everything they do. It is essential for this role that you have access to a car, are able to get to Burnley a couple of days a week along with other sites across the North West. xwzovoh There will also be the opportunity to work 1 day a week from home.


Please send your CV for immediate consideration if this is a role you are interested in.

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