HR Advisor

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

Job summary

Culina Group, a leading food & drinks logistics provider, seeks an HR Advisor for a 1-year fixed-term contract in Corby. The role offers a proactive HR service in a fast-paced environment, supporting the HR Business Partner and management team while focusing on employee relations and organizational improvement.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Retirement savings with employee and employer contributions

Life assurance of 4x salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Employee recognition programs

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising on grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build trust and respect with employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide case-managed employee relations support.
• Attend disciplinary and grievance meetings.
• Assist with HR operational projects.

Skills

Understanding of HR legislation

Advising on HR matters

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 a framework of 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 have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive—a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Culina Group is hiring a HR Advisor on a 1-year fixed-term contract supporting our Corby operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity in a fast-paced environment, providing a proactive HR service to the HR Business Partner and management team.

The role holder will support the assigned HR Business Partners and sites on HR-related matters.

Key Duties

• Provide case-managed employee relations support to the HRBP team as required.
• Prepare case management packs for HRBP and line managers.
• Provide HR guidance, coaching, and advice to line managers.
• Provide data and statistics for the Head of HR Operations.
• Attend disciplinary, grievance, and absence-related meetings as required.
• Support mediation and resolution of employee relations issues; conduct thorough investigations when necessary.
• Assist with HR operational projects such as site restructuring, new builds, closures, and TUPE processes.
• Support HRBP with site initiatives like resourcing events, engagement initiatives, and survey responses.
• Work with HRBP and 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.
• Support HR administrative tasks and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

To be successful, candidates should possess:

• Understanding 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 inclusion, and supporting employee development and recognition.

Our learning and development programs are open to all employees, providing opportunities to grow within logistics and foster a positive team culture.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Retirement savings with a 5% employee and 8% employer contribution.
• Life assurance of 4x salary.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support.
• Eye care vouchers for free eye tests and discounts on glasses.
• Recognition programs such as Employee of the Month/Year and long service awards.
• Access to over 50 retailer discounts via our benefit platform.

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