HR Advisor

Humdinger; Wirral; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £42,000

Healthcare Cash Plan

CIPD membership cover

Life assurance plan x4 basic salary

Pension scheme with employer/employee

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Humdinger Bromborough (Wirral) is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our manufacturing HR team. Based at our Bromborough site, you will support managers and colleagues across the employee lifecycle, handling complex ER cases, coaching leaders, and delivering recruitment, onboarding and engagement activities.

Reporting to the HR Lead, you will work on-site with operational teams, ensure compliance with UK employment law, and contribute to change projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a HR Advisor/generalist role within food manufacturing, fast-paced operational environment, or FMCG.
• Proven experience supporting organisational change initiatives, including restructures, consultations, business transformation projects and embedding new ways of working.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations and HR best practice, with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive cases independently.
• Experience working in a site-based HR role, partnering closely with operational leaders to provide visible, hands-on HR support and pragmatic solutions.
• Demonstrable ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels, including working effectively with demanding or resistant managers.
• Experience managing multiple projects and delivering against competing priorities in a changing business environment.
• Resilient, adaptable and confident working in ambiguity, with a proactive approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance operational HR activity alongside strategic change and project work.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience), with a commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.
• Deliver employee engagement initiatives, wellbeing activities and communication programmes.
• Maintain HR systems, employee records and reporting data.
• Support organisational change, restructures and HR projects.
• Assist with training, talent development and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies and ethical standards.

Skills

HR Advisor

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Employment law (UK)

Coaching

Project management

Adaptability

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Overview

HR AdvisorHumdinger Bromborough - Georgia Avenue Bromborough Wirral, Merseyside CH62 3RD

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join Humdinger in Bromborough and make a real impact across the employee lifecycle.

We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our HR team, supporting managers and colleagues across our peanut factory in Bromborough. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll influence every stage of the employee lifecycle. A typical day might see you managing a complex employee relations case, coaching a manager through a people challenge, welcoming new starters to the business, delivering engagement activities, or partnering with our employee-led business improvement group to improve the employee experience.Based at our Bromborough site and reporting to the HR Lead, you'll work closely with managers and employees on-site while also collaborating with the wider HR team across our UK locations. If you thrive on variety and enjoy being at the heart of a busy operational environment, you'll fit right in.

Position Type: Permanent, Full TimeHours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 (37.5 hours per week)Key Benefits: Competitive salary up to £42,000, Healthcare Cash Plan, CIPD membership cover

Closing Date: 14/10/2026

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.
• Deliver employee engagement initiatives, wellbeing activities and communication programmes.
• Maintain HR systems, employee records and reporting data.
• Support organisational change, restructures and HR projects.
• Assist with training, talent development and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a HR Advisor/ generalist HR role within food manufacturing, fast-paced operational environment, or FMCG.
• Proven experience supporting organisational change initiatives, including restructures, consultations, business transformation projects and embedding new ways of working.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations and HR best practice, with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive cases independently.
• Experience working in a site-based HR role, partnering closely with operational leaders to provide visible, hands-on HR support and pragmatic solutions.
• Demonstrable ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels, including working effectively with demanding or resistant managers.
• Strong relationship-building and coaching skills, with the ability to gain buy-in, navigate conflicting priorities and drive positive outcomes.
• Experience managing multiple projects and delivering against competing priorities in a changing business environment.
• Resilient, adaptable and confident working in ambiguity, with a proactive approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance operational HR activity alongside strategic change and project work.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience), with a commitment to continuous professional development.

Rewards Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (33 days in total)
• 4% employer and 5 % employee pension plan
• Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year
• CIPD Membership fees covered by Humdinger

About Us

Humdinger Bromborough (Wirral) is a major UK nut processing and packing site, employing around 200 people within a 67,000 sq. ft purpose-built facility. The site has a long heritage in nut and peanut processing and became part of Humdinger in 2023. Today, Bromborough processes and packs over 23,000 tonnes per year, supplying high‑quality nut snacks, peanut products and ingredients across retail, food service and ingredient channels. With a strong focus on allergen control, dry roasting expertise and operational excellence, the site plays a critical role in delivering safe, compliant and high‑quality snacking products to customers.

Application & Interview Process

First Stage Interview – Teams

If selected, you will be invited to a Teams interview with the HR Lead. This will be a structured interview focused on your HR skills with a strong focus on your ability to manage complex ER casework.

Second Stage Interview - Onsite

The final stage includes a visit to our factory and offices, with a site tour and a chance to meet the team. We will run through some scenario-based HR questions to test your knowledge.

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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