HR Advisor

Cranswick Country Foods; Yaxley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is looking for a Human Resources Advisor or Senior HR Advisor at their new processing facility in Eye, Suffolk. This role requires previous generalist HR experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include providing HR guidance throughout the employee life-cycle and actively engaging in site initiatives to improve employee wellbeing. The position offers a salary ranging from £34,000 to £38,000 along with various benefits including pension contributions, discounted food, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Retail discounts

CPD support

Share of profits

Discounted staff sales

Gym membership discount

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced HR environment.
• Willingness to partner closely with business.
• Valid driving license for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Support HR guidance and advice for managers.
• Proactively influence HR KPIs for improvement.
• Engage in site initiatives to boost employee communication.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Interpersonal and influencing skills

Decision making

Education

CIPD qualification (level 3 or 5)

Job description

Job Description

Cranswick Country Foods Poultry is hiring at our new, state‑of‑the‑art processing facility in Eye, Suffolk. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Human Resources Advisor or Senior HR Advisor to gain or build on generalist experience in an enthusiastic hands‑on HR team.

Job Requirements

• Generalist HR position supporting our Cranswick Country Foods fresh chicken production site
• Provide HR guidance and advice to supervisors and managers covering all stages of the employee life‑cycle, from attraction and recruitment through to development and exit
• Hands‑on role supporting managers with a range of HR topics, including employee relations (disciplinaries / absence management / grievances), employee engagement and managing performance
• Reporting HR KPIs, identifying trends and proactively influencing these to improve upon targets (e.g. retention, absence, turnover)
• Be part of site initiatives to improve upon employee engagement and communication
• Support our passionate, hardworking HR team in our aim to attract, engage and retain the best people for our businesses

What You Will Need

• Previous generalist HR experience in a fast‑paced environment and a strong willingness to partner closely with the business to add commercial value
• CIPD qualification (ideally level 5, minimum level 3)
• Confidence in decision making and strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Valid driving licence (the role is based in Eye, Suffolk but may involve occasional travel to other nearby sites)

Pay and Benefits

• Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 depending on experience and CIPD qualification
• Pension: 3 % employer contributions / 5 % employee contributions, with optional enhanced company contributions if you choose to add more
• Access to our Feed Your Wellbeing hub, retail discounts and a range of other perks
• CPD support and CIPD membership fee funding
• Share of the profits with our discounted Share Scheme
• Potential opportunities to learn new skills and progress through one of the UK’s leading food manufacturing companies
• Discounted staff sales, gym membership discount, death in service insurance and holiday purchase scheme

Benefits

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On‑site parking
• Work Location: In person

Interested?

Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations using the link provided.

Closing Date: 31st December 2025 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward)

Job Type: Full‑time