HR Advisor

The Compleat Food Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established food production company is searching for an HR Advisor to manage site recruitment, facilitate employee relations, and enhance engagement activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced HR environment and possess a CIPD Level 5 qualification. Enjoy a dynamic culture with comprehensive benefits including 30 days annual leave and employee support initiatives.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (plus 3 bank holidays)

Free, secure, on-site parking

On-site discounted canteen

Employee Volunteering Days

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Relevant HR experience in a fast-paced industry.
• CIPD Qualification to Level 5 or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support site HR Business Partner in delivering HR Strategy.
• Provide case support for employee relations.
• Coordinate employee engagement and charity activities.

Skills

Organisation Skills

Administrative Skills

Excel

Word

Education

CIPD Qualification to Level 5

Job description

HR Advisor

We are seeking an HR Advisor to lead site recruitment, support employee relations and coordinate engagement activities! This is a site-based role at Poole Bakery which specialise in food production of savoury pastry products, home to the famous Wall’s brand.

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.

Location:Poole, BH15 2AS

Hours:Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 17:00

Key Duties:

• Support the site HR Business Partner in delivering the site HR Strategy including leading local or group projects
• Provide case support for employee relations including investigations, notetaking, and producing letters and packs.
• Tracking absences, highlighting where triggers have been met and supporting managers with absence and probation reviews
• Provide advice and coaching to managers across the employee lifecycle including performance management, disciplinary hearings and interviews
• Note taking support in consultation processes (Change of terms, redundancy, TUPE) as required
• Coordinate employee engagement and charity activities on-site including daily site communication
• Ensure effective deployment of Speak Up and the grievance procedure to ensure that concerns are dealt with in a timely manner
• Ensure the effective triage of day-to-day queries to self-service portal or HR Shared Services
• Support recruitment activity to attract, retain and develop site – including involvement in talent mapping and succession planning
• Manage site core staff manning and ensure recruitment activity is aligned to this plan
• Update HR databases, trackers and reporting as required
• Lead new starter inductions and complete Right to Work checks as required
• Support site audits and agency worker audits

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Relevant HR experience in a fast-paced industry
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills including use of Excel, Word and HR Systems
• CIPD Qualification to Level 5, working towards or equivalent on the job experience

Benefits to include:

• Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• 30 days annual leave (plus 3 bank holidays)
• Free, secure, on-site parking
• On-site discounted canteen
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)

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.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message [e-mail] should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.