HR Advisor

Job title:

HR Advisor

Company

Pilgrim’s

Job description

My jobThe HR Advisor is a credible and proactive member of the HR Team supporting the HR Business Partner with managing the day-to-day HR operation through the delivery of an effective and efficient generalist HR advisory service, that is both in line with best practice and meets both the company’s objectives and wider legal requirements.The HR Advisor will play a crucial role in the HR Team, assisting in the implementation of HR policy and procedure aligned with the overall people and business strategy and be the site lead for training and development across the site, delivering site based training and managing all aspects of compliance training to ensure the site is 100% compliant at all times.Key Responsibilities\Measures of SuccessGroup People Strategy

• Understand group people strategy and work in line with strategic direction

• Work closely with specialist functions such as Talent and Experience, and Learning & Development to deliver on site / area plans. Driving delivery of key metrics, such as turnover, absence and retention rates

Policies & Procedures

• Understand and work in line with policies and procedures, with a solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices.

• Educate managers to understand and work in line with policies and procedures

Employee Relations

• Partner with the site team to ensure all ER cases are resolved in a timely manner

• Employee Data base: Manage and administer capability, conduct and grievance cases alongside the relevant manager providing legal and policy compliant advice.

• Ensure all HR Systems are maintained and kept up to date with accurate information.

• Handle personal data and information in a professional manner ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality.

Absence Management

• Support and challenge Managers to drive delivery on absence reduction plans

• Manage sickness absence in collaboration with managers , assisting staff back to work and working with managers to reduce sickness absence across the organisation.

• Support HR Business Partner in the delivery of absence KPI’s by maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Ethical and Pillar Book:

• Support SEDEX and Customer specific reporting and compliance appropriately

.• Support customer and ethical audits are in order to achieve the highest score.Occupational Health:

• Managing the Occupational Health diary to allocate team members referrals (ad hoc referrals / health surveillance)

• Provide advice to Managers in the implementation of any recommendations from management referrals

Learning and Development:

• Ensure the site achieves and maintains 100% training compliance against all training requirements across all business disciplines i.e. legal, technical and H&S to meet customer, legal.

• Aligning site requirements with centrally provided training to maximise development opportunities
• Deliver all on site training programmes ensuring all training sessions are interactive and engaging.

HSE:

• Pro-actively support Health and Safety initiatives across the site and within the HR department including Go For Zero campaigns, awareness and compliance

​Resource Planning:

• Work with Operational business partners to develop solutions for gaps in establishment figures

• Promote apprenticeship opportunities

• Work with local colleges and schools to promote careers within the food industry supporting future talent pipe line.

Recruitment and onboarding:

• Partner the hiring manager and Talent Acquisition throughout the process ensuring the best candidate is selected and appointed.

• Support a seamless recruitment process between People Services, Learning & Development and hiring manager

Communication and Leadership:

• Advocate and champion Diversity within the site

• Lead on ensuring that our Values are communicated and practiced by our employees at all levels

• Best in class communication processes and systems are established and implemented on the site

• Support the HR Business Partner with the smooth running of Works Councils / Engagement Forums / Colleague Forums to be in place

Engagement:

• Coordinate and support engagement plan activity

• Drive localised well-being events.

• Work pro-actively with identified local community and charity partners to support the local area

Skills & KnowledgeEssential:

• Organisational and administrative skills

• Proven work experience as an HR advisor, HR consultant or similar role

Experience in delivering hands on training programmes

• Ability to advise and work with senior members of staff

• Hands-on experience with HR systems

• Knowledge of employment legislation

• Personable with strong communication and relationship building capabilities across all levels of the business

• Driven and determined • Flexible attitude

• Practical and logical; able to solve problems quickly

Desirable:

• Appropriate level CIPD qualification (or working towards)

• HR Experience in the manufacturing and/or food industry

The companyPilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.What we’ll bring to the tablePeople matterOur valuesDeterminationSimplicityAvailabilityHumilityDisciplineSincerityOwnership

Expected salary

Location

Cambridge

Job date

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:22:27 GMT

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