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Human Resources Advisor – Support Our People, Shape Our Culture!
Job Title: Human Resources Advisor – Maternity CoverSalary: £29,577 – £32,864Contract: Fixed-term (approx. 16 months, starting September 2025)Hours: 40 per week
About Graham & Brown
Welcome to Graham & Brown, where creativity, innovation, and sustainability come together to create stunning interiors! Since 1946, we’ve been a leading UK-based manufacturer and retailer of premium wallpaper, paint, and home décor products. Our designs are not only stylish but also eco-friendly, reflecting our commitment to quality and sustainability.
As a family-owned business, we’re passionate about fostering creativity, customer satisfaction, and continuous growth. At Graham & Brown, you’ll be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and your skills can truly shine. With a strong presence in both retail and commercial sectors, we’re shaping beautiful spaces, and we want you to be a part of that!
The RoleWe’re looking for a proactive, supportive, and adaptable Human Resources Advisor to help deliver our people strategy. You’ll be the first port of call for colleagues and managers, helping navigate HR processes, coaching managers, and resolving people challenges with confidence.
What You’ll Do
- Provide expert HR advice and front-line support to colleagues and managers
- Manage investigations, disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability processes in line with policy and legislation
- Support recruitment, onboarding, leavers, and HR administration
- Identify learning and development needs and support training initiatives, including apprenticeships
- Administer contracts, benefits, and HR systems to keep everything accurate and up-to-date
- Drive health, wellbeing, and engagement initiatives across the business
- Lead surveys, reporting, and analysis to support strategic HR planning
- Coach managers to make confident, informed people decisions
Who We’re Looking For
- CIPD-qualified or working towards membership, with at least 2 years’ HR generalist experience
- Strong administrative, organisational, and numerical skills
- Flexible, collaborative, and adaptable with a genuine passion for people
- Excellent communication skills, able to influence at all levels
- Proficient with HR systems and MS Office, and hold a full UK driving licence
- Ideally experienced in implementing and/or using HiBob HRIS
What We Offer You
- Your birthday off – celebrate in style
- Flexi-time working – structure your day around when you work best
- Hybrid working – option to work remotely one day per week
- Fantastic discounts up to 60% – perfect for treating yourself
- Colleague discount portal – extra high street savings
- Generous 10% pension scheme – because your future matters
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay – because we support your family journey
- Free parking and access to company vehicles for business needs
- Regular social events – work hard, play hard, and connect with your colleagues
Location: Based in Blackburn with flexibility to support our Padiham site on a regular basis.
Apply now to join a team that values your expertise, creativity, and passion for people. At Graham & Brown, your contribution helps us create both beautiful homes and an exceptional workplace.
