HR Advisor

Peoplebank; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprentice program

Wellbeing support services

Annual discretionary bonus

Discretionary Life Assurance

Discretionary Income Protection

Private Medical Cash Plan

Retail, cinema & gym discounts

50% food discount

Job summary

Taiko, established in 1997, seeks an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background to provide day-to-day HR guidance, manage employee relations, and support line managers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role is predominantly site-based, with four on-site days per week, and requires a solid understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practices to foster a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background.
• Good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers and employees.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building across levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the employee lifecycle.
• Manage and support employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability matters.
• Coach and develop line managers to build confidence and capability in handling people-related issues.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment practices comply with UK legislation.
• Support managers with employee engagement and performance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and documentation.
• Identify trends and develop practical HR solutions with the wider HR team.
• Be a visible HR presence on site and foster a positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

UK employment law

Communication

Coaching managers

Job description

Contract: Full Time
Salary: up to £42,000
Contracted Hours: 40

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background and practical experience managing employee relations cases. You will have a good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice, with the confidence to provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers and employees.

You will be a strong communicator who can build trusted relationships across all levels of the business, with the ability to coach and support line managers in handling people-related matters effectively. You will be organised, resilient and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment. Discretion and confidentiality are essential, as is a genuine interest in employee engagement and creating a positive workplace culture.

The role is predominantly site-based, with an expectation to work on site four days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the employee lifecycle, ensuring a fair, consistent and legally compliant approach.
• Manage and support employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability matters.
• Coach and develop line managers to build their confidence and capability in managing people-related issues.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment practices are consistently applied and aligned with UK employment legislation.
• Support managers with effective people management, employee engagement and performance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, ensuring all casework and documentation is managed appropriately.
• Identify people-related trends and work with the wider HR team to develop practical solutions and continuous improvements.
• Act as a visible and approachable HR presence on site, building strong relationships with employees and supporting a positive and engaged workplace culture.

We're proud to offer:

• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
• Discretionary Life Assurance
• Discretionary Income Protection
• Private Medical Cash Plan
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

About us:

Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
• 63 YO! restaurants
• 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values

• Think like an owner. Be passionate. Speak openly. Move fast, together.

Ready to Roll?

Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way...