HR Advisor - 15 Month FTC

Compleat Food Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

33 days' annual leave

Holiday Discounts

Free product handouts

EV charging points

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group in Thorne, South Yorkshire, is seeking an HR Advisor to provide on-site HR support to the Site HR BP. The role covers ER investigations, coaching managers, TUPE consultations, and payroll responsibilities, with a 15-month fixed-term contract and a salary of £30,000–£32,000.

You will work Monday to Thursday 8:30-17:00 and Friday 8:30-16:00, with a comprehensive benefits package and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience in FMCG/food/manufacturing desirable.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases and advising managers.
• Strong admin and organisational skills with MS Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site HR presence supporting the Site HR Business Partner.
• Support employee relations cases including investigations and letters.
• Coach managers across interviews, reviews, disciplinaries, grievances, and absence.
• Support TUPE changes and consultation processes.
• Lead site engagement activities and recruitment support.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Organisation

Payroll experience

UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

HR systems

Job description

HR Advisor - 15 Month Fixed-Term Contract

We have a new opportunity to join The Compleat Food Group as an HR Advisor based at our Yorkshire Pudding manufacturing site in Thorne!

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we're proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we're on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We're home to some of the UK's most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we're a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK's major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we're united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

Location: Thorne, South Yorkshire, DN8 5JS

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 - 17:00, Friday, 8:30 - 16:00

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000

Contract: 15 month Fixed-Term

Your Duties Will Include:

• Provide a proactive, on-site HR presence supporting the Site HR Business Partner
• Providing support for Employee Relation cases, including investigations, hearings, outcome letters and documentation
• Coaching managers across the employee lifecycle (interviews, performance reviews, disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, Return to Work interviews, Occupational Health referrals, absence reviews)
• Supporting consultation processes (change of terms, redundancy, TUPE)
• Deliver and support site engagement activities, including community and charity initiatives
• Lead temporary to permanent transfers working with labour provider
• Support recruitment process with HR Shared Services and central resourcing teams
• Ensure all HR processes are compliant with employment legislation and internal policies
• Support audit preparation including SEDEX and self-assessment questionnaires (SAQs)
• Maintain accurate HR systems, databases and trackers
• Conduct Right to Work checks in line with legal requirements
• Monthly payroll responsibility and weekly reports

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Previous HR experience (FMCG, food or manufacturing environment desirable)
• Experience supporting employee relations cases and advising managers
• Strong organisation and administration skills, including Excel, Word, and HR systems
• Payroll experience (desirable)
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Sound understanding of UK employment legislation
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points - available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts

• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

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.