HR Advisor, West Yorkshire

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The Opportunity

Leeds Bradford Airport is one of the UK’s fastest-growing regional airports, handling over 4 million passengers annually and investing in an exciting future. We’re now looking for an HR Advisor to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting during a period of planned maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a, fast-paced operational environment, working as part of a collaborative HR team supporting over 5,000 employees across the business. You’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service, working closely with managers and leaders to drive performance, engagement, and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters end-to-end, including disciplinaries, grievances and performance
• Supporting managers with absence management and employee wellbeing
• Acting as a trusted advisor to managers across operational teams
• Coaching and developing line managers in people-related matters
• Supporting engagement initiatives, surveys and HR projects
• Using data and HR systems to drive insights and decision-making
• Partnering closely with the HRBP and wider HR team to deliver best practice

This is a busy, hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of cases and build strong relationships across the business.

Ideal candidate

We’re looking for someone who is confident, approachable and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll bring:

• Strong experience in a generalist HR Advisor role, particularly employee relations
• Confidence managing cases from start to finish
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A down-to-earth, team-focused approach
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.
• Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
• Free on-site parking
• Bonus scheme and benefits package
• Supportive team environment
• Exposure to both operational HR and project work
• Opportunity to develop your HR career in a large, complex organisation

Summary

This is a brilliant opportunity to build your HR Advisory experience within a well-known regional employer, gaining hands-on exposure to a broad range of ER activity while contributing to meaningful people initiatives. If you enjoy a varied, fast-paced HR role where you can really make an impact and gain development amongst a fantastic team, we’d love to hear from you.