HR Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence workplace culture and drive positive change within a fast-paced environment. You will provide expert HR advice, support employee relations initiatives, and lead various HR projects. With a focus on collaboration and strategic decision-making, you will enhance people management skills and streamline processes. Join a supportive HR team dedicated to making a real impact while enjoying diverse challenges and clear progression opportunities within the organization.

Benefits

Company Pension

Employee Discount Platform

Free Car Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Long Service Awards

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in generalist HR at the Advisor level.
• CIPD qualification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to managers and employees.
• Oversee Employee Relations cases from start to finish.
• Drive HR projects and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Skills

Generalist HR Experience

Employee Relations

CIPD Qualification

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency (HRIS, Office)

Attention to Detail

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Education

CIPD Qualification

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

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Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.

Kepak Red Meat UK operates from three sites within the UK. McIntosh Donald, in Aberdeen, Merthyr Tydfil in Wales and our Bodmin site in Cornwall.

Ready to make a real impact in HR? We’re looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join our team and drive positive change. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving people challenges, and want to shape workplace culture, this is the role for you!

What to expect working as an HR Advisor at Kepak McIntosh Donald:

• You will be based at our site in Portlethen which is a beef and lamb product production site, with approximately 350 employees and a 5 day operation.
• Provide expert HR advice to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations, engagement, and well-being initiatives.
• Drive HR projects and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices.
• Work in a small, collaborative and supportive HR team, comprising of Recruitment, Training and Development and HR Advisory, reporting directly to the HR Manager.

Why Choose Kepak?

• Exposure to diverse HR challenges that enhance your expertise
• Clear progression within HR, with lots of opportunities both at site but also Group HR level
• Training and development opportunities to expand your skill set.

As an HR Advisor you will:

• Oversee Employee Relations cases from start to finish, which encompasses investigations, disciplinary actions, grievance handling, capability assessments, flexible working arrangements, absence management, and performance evaluations. You'll coach line managers and supervisors while offering practical advice throughout each stage of the process.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and establish yourself as a trusted advisor, positively influencing approaches and behaviours in alignment with company standards and best practices.
• Take the initiative to enhance people management skills within the site management team, empowering line managers and supervisors to manage personnel matters with confidence and independence.
• Continuously seek out opportunities for streamlining processes and improving efficiencies within the department and site.
• Lead various ad-hoc projects as they arise, which will include data collection, research, and analysis.
• Assist the HR Manager in executing annual HR initiatives such as salary reviews, succession planning, and employee surveys.

Working hours are 37.5hrs/week, Monday to Friday, site based with some flexibility for home working.

Requirements

• Minimum of several years' experience in generalist HR at the Advisor level is a must, preferably within a manufacturing or operational setting.
• CIPD qualification is highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for providing a proactive, operations-driven, and value-enhancing HR service to the organization.
• The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail is crucial, including skills in proofreading and editing.
• A solid understanding of integrity and compliance is necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to effectively engage with individuals at all levels within multi-national environments.
• Resilience and adaptability when navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities, while maintaining a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude.
• A proven relationship builder with strong influencing skills.
• Robust IT proficiency, particularly in HRIS and Office applications, such as Word, SharePoint, and Excel.
• Collaborative team player.
• Company Pension
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!

We are looking for someone with a “can-do” attitude, able to work effectively with a management team and employees from diverse backgrounds and multiple nationalities.

Ready to take your HR career to the next level? Apply now and be part of a dynamic team where your ideas and expertise are valued!