HR Advisor

Avara Foods; Brackley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking a motivated HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract at their Brackley site. The role involves providing comprehensive HR support in a dynamic FMCG environment, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, HR experience, and a desire to improve performance. Benefits include a competitive salary, holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

31 days holiday allowance

5% pension contribution

Subsidized staff canteen

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• Experience in a unionized environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on ER matters and conduct investigations.
• Manage long-term absences and support recruitment interviews.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends.

Skills

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role:

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factories, all the way to the customer door. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

About The Role:

Are you passionate about People? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in Human Resources?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we pride ourselves on our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods. We are seeking a highly competent and motivated HR Advisor to join our HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity, based at our Brackley site.

The role is office-based, working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment that can be noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf-life products where hygiene standards are critical. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, with flexibility required to support our twilight colleagues.

What will you be doing as a HR Advisor at Avara?

You will ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective HR service to all internal and external stakeholders, providing comprehensive and professional support on all people-related issues in line with our policies, processes, and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice on ER matters, ensuring investigations, grievances, and disciplinary hearings are conducted in line with company policies.
• Guide managers on our Absence Policy and Procedures, supporting review meetings.
• Manage long-term absences proactively, including referrals to Occupational Health.
• Be the first point of contact for maternity, paternity, adoption, and flexible working cases.
• Process new starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
• Support managers with probation reviews.
• Assist with ethical audits and HR-related projects.
• Respond to telephone and email queries.
• Conduct exit interviews, record data, and analyze trends.
• Support the Resourcing department and line managers with recruitment interviews.
• Help with the company's induction program for new starters.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful:

• Up-to-date experience and confidence in using Microsoft Office and HR packages.
• Good knowledge of employment law.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it is desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask.
• A drive to improve performance and deliver results.
• Methodical with attention to detail and working at pace.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in conflict resolution.
• High personal integrity, demonstrating respect and empathy.
• Unionized environment experience is beneficial but not essential.

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods:

Enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training and ongoing development to support your long-term career. Benefits include:

• Starting salary from £30,000 per annum
• 31 days holiday allowance
• Secure contract with long-term career opportunities
• 5% pension contribution
• Subsidized staff canteen
• Staff shop and sales at discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Salaried advance finance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, including remote GP, mental health sessions, physiotherapy, medical second opinions, and discounts.

What happens after you apply?

After applying, a Resourcing Officer at our Brackley site will contact you to discuss your application and CV. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions about the role.

If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment with talented people, apply today! We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.