HR Advisor / Knutsford (Site-Based) / Full Time / Up to £45K / Permanent (Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00) About our Company Our Oliver Valve companies, based in Knutsford, are one of the world s leading manufacturers in high pressure valves for the oil, gas, hydrogen and carbon capture industries. We have won recognized awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We''re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives. About the HR Advisor role: The HR Advisor reports to the Global HR Manager and works in close collaboration as part of a small team supporting approximately 270 employees in the UK who are mainly based in Knutsford with a small number situated in Dundee, Scotland. Key Responsibilities of the HR Advisor: Deliver comprehensive HR support covering recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, absence management, and offboarding. Lead the development and rollout of competency frameworks, job architecture, and structured job evaluation processes. Build clear role definitions and progression pathways to support internal equity, training alignment, and workforce planning. Manage early careers programmes including apprenticeships, internships, placements, and work experience, nurturing a strong talent pipeline aligned to business needs. Collaborate with managers and stakeholders to embe