HR Advisor

Devyani International P Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain company seeks a People Advisor for their Northampton site. The role involves providing comprehensive HR support throughout the employee lifecycle, including managing employee relations, supporting recruitment efforts, and enhancing team performance. Candidates should have proven HR experience and ideally a CIPD Level 3 qualification, with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. The company promotes a collaborative culture and significant opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Online discount platform

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience and tailored HR advice.
• Knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience with employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Providing HR support across the contract.
• Owning the delivery of key people processes.
• Supporting recruitment activities and compliance.

Skills

Employee Relations

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

HR Advisory

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Tools

Oracle

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Advisor based at our Sainsbury's Northampton site. You will work alongside the site management team, reporting to the site People Manager, and provide a professional HR service covering all aspects of employee relations and the colleague lifecycle.

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions across the country. With over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and an 8,500-strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We are great people delivering sustainable supply chain value.

How will you contribute?

• Take responsibility for providing advice and generalist HR support across the contract.
• Develop effective ongoing relationships at all levels, establishing yourself as a credible, respected, and valued advisor, responding to queries directly, and influencing managers to follow best practices.
• Own the delivery of key people processes such as absence, maternity, paternity, flexible working, probation, etc.
• Support the management team in performance management of individuals and other employee relations situations (e.g., performance improvement plans, capability problems, disciplinary scenarios, grievances).
• Produce accurate weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve team ways of working and support customers; identify problems and find solutions.
• Assist in training and developing managers in people-related matters, ensuring processes are followed, and legislation is met.
• Provide HR support for ad-hoc operational projects, e.g., new business wins, TUPE.
• Support recruitment activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and selecting the most suitable candidates.
• Support and improve absence management, including welfare meetings and OH referrals.
• Support cyclical activities such as salary reviews, bonuses, performance, engagement, and succession planning.

What will you bring?

• Proven HR experience.
• Skilled in providing pragmatic, tailored HR advice.
• Experience supporting managers with employee relations issues.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards it.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent organizational skills and initiative, with the ability to manage day-to-day HR processes effectively.
• Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about developing and supporting colleagues to fulfill their potential.
• Pragmatic, resilient, and a self-starter.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly.
• Previous experience with Oracle (desirable).

What do we offer?

Our culture & benefits include a friendly, safety-first working environment, company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, online discount platform, onsite parking, and more. We value our people and offer significant opportunities for career development, training, and multi-skilling in a dynamic environment.

Our Values and Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an inclusive environment where colleagues feel supported, valued, and able to be their whole selves. We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome your application.