- Location
- Carryduff, Dromore
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
HR Advisor
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Carryduff [IW]
Reporting To: HR Manager
Description
Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor is responsible for delivering professional, proactive, and commercially focused HR support across Enva's Northern Ireland and Scotland operations, partnering with managers and employees across 10 sites. The role provides expert guidance on a broad range of people matters, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, absence management, employee engagement, organisational change, and the application of employment legislation and company policies.
Acting as a trusted advisor to operational managers, the HR Advisor supports the consistent implementation of HR processes and best practice, helping to build a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture. Through strong stakeholder relationships, accurate management of HR data and documentation, and a solutions-focused approach to people challenges, the role contributes to operational effectiveness and supports the delivery of Enva's people strategy and wider business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations
- Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
- Support and manage disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, probation and investigation processes.
- Coach managers on effective people management practices and promote a positive employee relations culture.
Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle
- Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job advertising, candidate selection, offer management and onboarding.
- Manage employee lifecycle activities, including starters, contractual changes, probation reviews, and leavers.
- Ensure a positive employee experience throughout the employee journey.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, right to work requirements, company policies and audit standards.
- Support payroll and benefits administration by ensuring accurate and timely submission of employee data.
- Accurately collect, record, and maintain Equality Monitoring data (e.g. community background, gender, ethnicity) in HR systems.
HR Reporting & Systems
- Produce regular and ad hoc HR reports, including absence, turnover, headcount and employee relations metrics.
- Monitor HR data and trends, highlighting risks and opportunities to the HR Manager.
- Support continuous improvement of HR systems, processes and reporting.
Learning, Development & Engagement
- Support the delivery of learning and development initiatives, employee engagement activities and wellbeing programmes.
- Assist in the implementation of people initiatives aligned to Enva's People Strategy.
Change & Project Support
- Support the HR Manager in delivering organisational change initiatives, restructures and consultations where needed.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and best practices.
- Support HR-led projects across NI and Scotland sites, including:
- System implementations and rollouts
- Process improvements and standardisation initiatives
Stakeholder Management
- Build effective working relationships with managers and employees across Northern Ireland and Scotland.
- Provide regular on-site HR support across the region to ensure a visible and accessible HR presence.
This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the requirements of this role.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) is essential.
- Additional HR certifications or training.
Experience:
- Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a multi-site environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK and Ireland employment law.
- Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
- Track record of delivering HR projects and initiatives.
- Experience working within a manufacturing or waste management industry (desirable)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with HR information systems (HRIS).
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Adaptable and flexible to changing business needs.
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
Why Work For Enva?
Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.
Examples of Company Benefits:
Examples of Company Benefits:
- A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
- Competitive holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Lifestyle & leisure discounts (gym, cinema, shopping, and more).
- Employee life insurance.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
Skills
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