HR Advisor

The Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grocery Aid support

Gym discounts

Online LMS training

Employee wellbeing programmes

Charity initiatives

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our Nottingham site on a 6-month FTC. You will partner with site leadership to provide expert guidance on complex employee relations, drive people-focused improvements, and build manager capability to create high-performing teams.

You will lead ER cases, identify risks from casework, and support deployment of site people plans in a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role supports wellbeing initiatives and compliant HR practice.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR generalist or advisory experience, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Ability to lead complex employee relations cases end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and consultation processes.
• Proven ability to coach managers and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as go-to HR expert for site leadership and managers with pragmatic, commercial advice.
• Lead complex ER cases end-to-end (discipline, grievance, absence, performance).
• Identify trends from casework and escalate insights to HRBP.
• Coach managers to manage people issues across the lifecycle.

Skills

HR Advisor experience

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

HR/Business degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our HR Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive HR Advisor to join our team in Nottingham on a 6-month FTC!

We're looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Advisor to play a key role in supporting our manufacturing and operational teams. Acting as a trusted partner to site leadership, you'll provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, drive people-focused improvements, and help build the capability of managers to create high-performing, engaged teams.

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create great-tasting food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of c6,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Working Hours:

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:30am – 5pm, and 8.30pm – 4pm on Fridays. Who doesn’t love an early finish on a Friday!

Your Duties Will Include:

• Acting as the go-to HR expert for site leadership and managers, providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice
• Leading complex employee relations cases end-to-end, including disciplinary, grievance, absence,performance and capability matters
• Identifying trends, risks and recurring themes from casework, proactively escalating insights and recommendations to the HRBP
• Coaching and supporting managers to effectively manage people issues across the employee lifecycle
• Promoting early intervention and informal resolution to enhance colleague experience and minimise escalation
• Leading or supporting site-level consultation processes, partnering with the HRBP on complex or high-risk change programmes (e.g. restructuring, redundancies, changes to terms and conditions)
• Ensuring the effective use of engagement channels, including Speak Up and grievance procedures, to address colleague concerns in a timely and appropriate way
• Ensuring effective management of short and long-term absence, including monitoring triggers and Occupational Health referrals
• Analysing HR data and site KPIs to identify trends, risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to improve people performance
• Supporting internal and external audits, including SEDEX and customer audits, ensuring timely resolution of any actions
• Conducting internal compliance audits (e.g. Right to Work, Modern Slavery) and implement corrective actions where required
• Supporting completion of SEDEX Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) and site audit preparation
• Working collaboratively with the HRBP to deliver the site people plan

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrable experience (typically 3–5 years) in an HR generalist or advisory role within a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases independently
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and consultation processes
• Proven ability to influence, coach and build capability in line managers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and produce insights
• Resilient, adaptable and able to operate effectively in a high-volume operational environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

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We will use your personal data solely for recruitment and selection purposes, and it will be securely stored and accessible only to authorized HR and hiring personnel. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.

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