HR Advisor

The Compleat Food Group; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Crewe is seeking an HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting employee relations, managing recruitment, and enhancing workplace engagement. Ideal candidates have previous HR experience, strong organizational skills, and a drive to support a positive workplace culture. The position offers a salary of £30,000 annually along with benefits such as 33 days annual leave, personal development opportunities, and a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Employee volunteering days

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in HR as an advisor, officer, or assistant.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach with a passion for engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on employee relations cases.
• Track absences and assist with reviews.
• Lead HR walkarounds and engagement activities.
• Manage recruitment for weekly paid roles.
• Conduct right to work checks and support audits.

Skills

Previous HR experience

Strong organisation skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience recruiting in a high‑volume setting

Education

Working towards CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Job Advert

Join Our HR Team at The Compleat Food Group – HR Advisor (12-month FTC) in Crewe

Are you ready to step up into an HR Advisor role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Compleat Food Group’s welcoming HR team at our Crewe site on a 12-month fixed term contract.

If you have some previous HR experience (at advisor, assistant, or officer level) and want to grow your career by taking on more responsibility in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment, this could be the perfect next step for you.

What the Role Involves

This role sits at the junior‑advisor level and offers you the chance to develop your HR skills across employee relations, recruitment, and employee engagement — all while supporting managers and colleagues directly on the factory floor.

You’ll be expected to

• Provide solid support on straightforward employee relations cases – including note‑taking, drafting letters, and preparing case packs
• Track absences and help managers with absence and probation reviews
• Assist with consultation processes (e.g., redundancy, change of terms) through note‑taking and admin support
• Lead HR walkarounds, welfare interviews, and employee engagement activities to support a positive workplace culture
• Manage recruitment activities for weekly paid roles — from advertising to offer stage
• Maintain local social media pages linked to recruitment and engagement
• Back up the site induction trainer and coach managers on routine HR processes (performance reviews, grievance and disciplinary hearings, return to work interviews)
• Ensure accurate HR data and reporting is maintained across systems
• Conduct right to work checks and support site audits and worker interviews

Who We’re Looking For

• Previous HR experience at advisor, officer, or assistant level
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Experience recruiting in a high‑volume, blue‑collar setting is a bonus
• Working towards or keen to work towards a CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with a passion for people and engagement

Working Hours & Location

• Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm (early finish!)
• Hybrid working option: 1 day from home
• Based at our Crewe site

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 per annum
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy more
• Employee volunteering days, retail discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Access to personal development and training opportunities
• Inclusive, supportive, and values‑driven workplace

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own‑label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added‑value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant‑based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

If you’re ready to take your HR career to the next level in a busy, supportive, and engaging environment — apply now!