HR Advisor

ISQ Recruitment; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary to be discussed

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holydas

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Option to buy additional annual leave

Support towards extended learning &amp

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Job summary

ISQ Recruitment is partnering with a leading UK food manufacturer to recruit an experienced HR Advisor. This role will support multiple operational sites across manufacturing, transport and agriculture, balancing complex employee relations with engagement initiatives and coaching managers to drive positive change.

The role is predominantly site-based with potential for one day work from home; travel to Lincolnshire and Derbyshire sites is required.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualified (minimum).
• Previous HR Advisor experience within food manufacturing, FMCG manufacturing or another high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to manage casework independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach managers on employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management.
• Build trusted relationships with operational managers across multiple sites.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, wellbeing activities and recognition programmes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data integrity within SAP.
• Work alongside Learning & Development to support training compliance.
• Assist with ethical, customer and compliance audits, ensuring the business remains audit-ready.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion company values, diversity and inclusion across the business.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policies

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Coaching managers

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

SAP

Job description

HR Advisor

Sector: Food Manufacturing

Location: Near Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: To be discussed

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:15 - 17:00

Looking for an HR role where no two days are the same?

We're partnered with a leading UK food manufacturer to recruit an experienced HR Advisor to join their growing HR team. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to support multiple operational sites across manufacturing, transport and agriculture.

If you enjoy balancing complex employee relations with engagement initiatives, coaching managers and driving positive change, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a business that values its people and invests in career development.

Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship. Only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered.

Working Arrangements

• Monday to Thursday: 08:45 - 17:0
• Friday: 08:45 - 15:45
• Predominantly site-based
• One day working from home may be available once established in the role (subject to business needs)
• Regular travel to sites in Lincolnshire and Derbyshire (mileage paid)

Benefits

• Salary to be discussed
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Support towards extended learning & development
• Genuine career progression within a large international organisation
• Supportive, close-knit HR team

The Role

Reporting into the HR Manager, you'll provide proactive HR support across a number of operational business areas, partnering with managers to deliver practical, commercially focused HR solutions.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, combining employee relations, people development, engagement and project work within an exceptionally fast-paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and coach managers on employment law, HR policies and best practice
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management
• Build trusted relationships with operational managers across multiple sites
• Support employee engagement initiatives, wellbeing activities and recognition programmes
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data integrity within SAP
• Work alongside Learning & Development to support training compliance
• Assist with ethical, customer and compliance audits, ensuring the business remains audit-ready
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Champion company values, diversity and inclusion across the business

About You

Essential:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified (minimum)
• Previous HR Advisor experience within food manufacturing, FMCG manufacturing or another high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to manage casework independently
• Good understanding of UK employment legislation
• Experience partnering with operational managers
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities

We may also consider applicants from:

• Large-scale logistics or distribution businesses where you've supported large operational workforces in a fast-paced environment.

Please Note

This is a predominantly site-based HR role supporting operational teams. Previous HR experience within food manufacturing is strongly preferred. Candidates from large-scale logistics or distribution operations may also be considered where they've worked within fast-paced operational environments.

Unfortunately, applicants whose HR experience is limited to sectors such as retail, hospitality, education, charities or office-based professional services are unlikely to have the operational exposure required for this position.