HR Advisor

Culina Group; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group seeks an HR Advisor for its Swadlincote office, offering a dynamic environment and proactive HR support. The role involves advising management on HR matters, case management, and enhancing employee relations. Join a thriving company committed to diversity, employee development, and offering a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme – 5% employee and 8% employer contributions

Life Assurance – 2x your annual salary

Wellness – Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers – Savings on eye tests and glasses

Reward & Recognition – Employee of the Month/Year

Everyday discounts – Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR legislation required.
• Experience in grievance and disciplinary matters essential.
• High-level IT skills with MS Office needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide case-managed employee relations support to HRBP team.
• Prepare case management packs for HRBP.
• Offer HR guidance and advice to line managers.

Skills

Knowledge of HR legislation

Proven experience advising on HR matters

High attention to detail and accuracy

Adaptability and flexibility

Ability to build trust, respect, and openness

High-level IT skills using 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 through 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, believing it is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive—a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Culina Group is hiring a HR Advisor on a permanent basis to join our team based in Swadlincote.

This is a fantastic opportunity in a fast-paced environment, providing a proactive HR service to the HR Business Partner and management team.

The role holder will support the assigned HR Business Partners and sites on HR-related matters.

Key Duties

1. Provide case-managed employee relations support to the HRBP team as required.
2. Prepare case management packs for HRBP and Line Managers.
3. Offer HR guidance, coaching, and advice to line managers as appropriate.
4. Provide data and statistics for the Head of HR Operations as required.
5. Attend disciplinary, grievance, and absence-related meetings as required.
6. Support mediation and resolution of employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary.
7. Assist with HR operational projects such as site restructuring, new builds, closures, and TUPE processes, following instructions from HRBP.
8. Support site initiatives like large-scale resourcing events, engagement initiatives, and survey responses.
9. Work with HRBP and site management to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity, engagement, and retention.
10. Run reports for HRBP as needed.
11. Provide holiday cover for HRBP and other HR Advisors as required.
12. Support HR administrative tasks as necessary.
13. Perform additional HR tasks as needed.

Qualifications

To apply for the HR Advisor role, you should possess:

• Knowledge of HR legislation
• Proven experience advising on HR matters (grievance, disciplinary, performance management, absence, etc.)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to build trust, respect, and openness
• High-level IT skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Additional Information

We are committed to making Culina Group a great place to work. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse organization that values employee development and recognizes success.

Our learning and development programs are open to all employees, providing opportunities to shape your future within logistics and foster a team-oriented culture.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme – 5% employee and 8% employer contributions
• Life Assurance – 2x your annual salary
• Wellness – Confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7
• Eye Care Vouchers – Savings on eye tests and glasses
• Reward & Recognition – Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards
• Everyday discounts – Access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform

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