HR Advisor

Culina Group; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group is seeking an HR Advisor to join its team in Manchester or Liverpool. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide proactive HR support in a dynamic environment while helping to foster strong relationships and improve employee engagement. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in HR legislation and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employee and 8% employer pension contributions

Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary

Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on eye tests and glasses

Employee recognition awards

Savings on retail via benefit platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising on HR matters such as grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Ability to build trust and respect within the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide case-managed employee relations support to the HRBP team.
• Attend disciplinary and absence meetings as required.
• Support HRBP with initiatives such as resourcing events.

Skills

Knowledge of HR legislation

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Strong IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Following years of accelerated growth, Culina Group is now a £2.2 billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100 depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients with frameworks for chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions, and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Culina Group is a leading UK third-party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared warehousing and distribution solutions.

At Culina, we foster a winning culture where employees are valued, challenged, and inspired, contributing to our ongoing success.

Job Description

Culina Group is hiring a HR Advisor on a permanent basis to join our team based in Manchester or Liverpool.

This is a fantastic opportunity in a fast-paced environment, providing proactive HR support to the HR Business Partners and management teams.

The role involves supporting assigned HR Business Partners and sites on HR-related matters.

Key Duties

• Provide case-managed employee relations support to the HRBP team.
• Prepare case management packs for HRBP and line managers.
• Offer HR guidance, coaching, and advice to line managers.
• Provide data and statistics for the Head of HR Operations.
• Attend disciplinary, grievance, and absence meetings as required.
• Support in mediating and resolving employee relations issues; conduct investigations when necessary.
• Assist with HR operational projects, including site restructuring, new builds, closures, and TUPE processes.
• Support HRBP with initiatives such as resourcing events, engagement surveys, and related activities.
• Work with HRBP and site management to improve work relationships, morale, productivity, engagement, and retention.
• Run reports for HRBP as needed.
• Provide holiday cover for HRBP and other HR Advisors as required.
• Assist with HR administrative tasks.
• Perform additional HR duties as needed.

Qualifications

To qualify for the HR Advisor role, candidates should have:

• Knowledge of HR legislation.
• Proven experience advising on HR matters such as grievances, disciplinary actions, performance management, and absence management.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to build trust, respect, and openness.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Additional Information

We are committed to making Culina Group a great place to work, promoting diversity and employee development. Our learning and development programs are accessible to all employees, supporting career growth within logistics and fostering a positive team culture.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme – 5% employee and 8% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance – 4 times your annual salary.
• Wellness – Confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.
• Eye Care Vouchers – Discounts on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – Employee of the month/year, recognition awards, and long service awards.
• Everyday Discounts – Savings on retail via our benefit platform.

If you meet the requirements and are ready for your next career move, apply now and join our #WinningTeam!