We are currently recruiting for a HR Advisor on a 12 Month FTC, to join our team in Alderley Park.
As part of the HR Operations team, the HR Advisor delivers high-quality, customer-focused HR administration across the full employee lifecycle. The role manages Workday transactions, maintains accurate employee records, and supports key HR programmes and annual people processes to ensure a positive employee experience.
Role: HR Advisor
Role Type: 12 Month FTC
Location: Alderley Park, Macclesfield – Hybrid 3 days on site
Evotec is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs with operational sites in Europe and the US. The Company has built substantial drug discovery expertise and an industrialised platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic. In addition, Evotec has built a deep internal knowledge base in the treatment of diseases related to neuroscience, pain, oncology, inflammation and metabolic diseases. Leveraging these skills and expertise the Company intends to develop best-in-class differentiated therapeutics and deliver superior science-driven discovery alliances with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Our Alderley Park site is set in the heart of Cheshire surrounded by stunning 400-acre estate, open green spaces, sweeping viewpoints, all within easy reach of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, and Shropshire. Easy access to public transport.
Responsibilities
Managing the full employee lifecycle through Workday, including onboarding, employee changes, transfers, promotions, salary updates and leaver processes.
Maintaining accurate employee records and HR data, ensuring compliance with data protection and company policies.
Providing first-line HR support and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and systems.
Administering employee benefits, payroll-related changes and ensuring timely and accurate processing of HR transactions.
Supporting cyclical HR activities, including merit reviews, long service awards, annual processes and other people programmes.
Producing HR data, supporting audits, and contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Must have significant experience within human resources.
Knowledge of UK employment law and regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS software.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Preferred qualifications (not a requirement) :
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field CIPD qualification in People Management
Additional Benefits
Pension on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions 5% for employees (salary sacrifice) and 5% for the employer. The employee can opt to increase their contribution, and the employer will match the increase up to a maximum of 7.5%.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days
Private health insurance with BUPA for the employee and their partner/family under the company scheme
Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services
Permanent health insurance provides 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period
Private dental cover, on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period
Cycle-to-work scheme
Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!
Onsite Facilities
The company pays for secure onsite parking
Restaurant, café, and a gastro pub
Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes
Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.
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