HR Advisor

Culina Group; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group is hiring a permanent full-time HR Advisor based at their Hoddesdon or Dagenham site. The role involves providing proactive HR support, working closely with HR Business Partners to enhance employee relations and operational effectiveness in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employee and 8% employer contributions to pension

Life Assurance of 4x annual salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on eye tests and glasses

Employee of the Month/Year awards

Access to over 50 retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in grievances, disciplinary actions, performance, and absence management.
• Ability to build trust and respect within teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to HRBP and management team.
• Assist with HR operational projects and employee relations issues.
• Prepare management packs and attend meetings as required.

Skills

Knowledge of HR legislation

Advising on HR matters

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Trust-building

Proficiency in 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 across its 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 foster a winning culture where employees are valued, challenged, and inspired—key reasons our company continues to thrive!

Job Description

Culina Group is hiring a HR Advisor on a permanent full-time basis, based at either our Hoddesdon or Dagenham site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment providing proactive HR support to the HRBP and management team.

The role involves supporting assigned HR Business Partners and sites on HR-related matters.

Key Duties

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

Qualifications

To qualify for the HR Advisor role, you should have:

• Knowledge of HR legislation
• 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 and respect
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Additional Information

We are committed to making Culina Group a great place to work, fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that supports employee development and recognizes success.

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

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme: 5% employee and 8% employer contributions
• Life Assurance: 4x annual salary
• Wellness: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support
• Eye Care Vouchers: Discounts on eye tests and glasses
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards
• Everyday Discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts

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