HR Advisor

Company: Bauer Media Group
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

We’re looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our Audio People team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and delivering practical, commercially focused HR support.

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life

Our Audio People team partners with a fast-paced, creative business, supporting teams across the UK with effective, people-first HR support.

We work collaboratively to ensure our HR practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with business goals.

The Difference you will make

As an HR Advisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering expert HR support across the employee lifecycle. You’ll work closely with managers to resolve challenges, improve performance, and embed best practice, while contributing to a strong and engaged team culture.

Your Role

Employee Relations & Advisory

  • Advise managers and employees on ER topics including performance, conduct, grievances, and absence
  • Provide practical, solutions-led HR advice to support business outcomes

Business Partnering & Collaboration

  • Build effective working relationships across the business
  • Partner with HR colleagues to ensure consistent HR delivery
  • Support recruitment activity alongside Talent teams

Operational Delivery

  • Coordinate with Payroll and HR Admin to ensure processes and systems are accurate
  • Support onboarding, inductions, and employee lifecycle processes
  • Provide HR data analysis and reporting support

Capability Building & Improvement

  • Coach and support managers in performance management and development
  • Contribute to training initiatives
  • Support continuous improvement of HR policies and processes

Culture & Inclusion

  • Promote diversity and inclusion through Bauer’s Belonging at Bauer strategy
  • Support a positive, inclusive workplace culture

The Skills you will bring

  • Proven HR generalist experience (ideally 2+ years)
  • Strong understanding of Employment Law (CIPD Level 5 desirable)
  • Experience managing ER cases in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to manage a high-volume workload under pressure
  • Analytical mindset with experience using HR data
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of GDPR and confidentiality best practices

Working Pattern/Location:

This is a Hybrid role that supports a balance of working from home and our office in Manchester.

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Posted: May 10th, 2026