HR Advisor - FTC

The Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer in Nottingham is seeking an HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed term contract. You will support the Central HR Manager, manage key HR processes, and contribute to employee engagement initiatives. Strong organizational skills and experience handling HR data are essential. The role offers a hybrid work model with a range of benefits including annual leave and employee wellness support.

Benefits

33 Days annual leave

Employee Volunteering Days

Online and High-street retailer discounts

Well-being support groups

Training opportunities

Charity initiatives

24/7 access to Grocery Aid

Gym discounts

Financial wellness tools

Holiday discounts

Qualifications

• Administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to work with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze HR data and maintain dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze HR data for decision making.
• Maintain HR dashboards and performance indicators.
• Assist with employee relations matters.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Data handling and analysis

Confidentiality and discretion

Communication and collaboration skills

Ability to manage varied workload

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Job Advert

Join Our Central HR Team at The Compleat Food Group! We have a fantastic opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our welcoming and supportive team HR Team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Based at our Nottingham site, you’ll support our Central HR Manager in delivering a first-class HR service. You’ll take ownership of key HR processes, contribute to exciting projects, and help ensure our people have the best possible experience throughout their time with us.

Who We Are

The Compleat Food Group are one of the UK’s fastest growing chilled food manufacturing companies. We are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our operations. Our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence sets us apart. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone. Our aim is to raise the bar and delight our customers and consumers every day, they are at the heart of all our decision making. We work at the correct pace to take clear decisive actions and deliver on our commitments, on time, every time to drive positive difference, we have the courage to think differently and challenge the status quo.

Working Hours

This is a Hybrid role and the working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm, Fridays 8.30am – 4pm, who doesn’t love an early finish on a Friday!

Your Duties Will Include

• Collect, clean, and analyse HR data to support business and HR decision‑making
• Maintain and update HR dashboards and trackers to monitor key metrics and performance indicators
• Collaborate with HRIS and systems teams to ensure data accuracy, integrity and systems improvement
• Assist with data collection and reporting related to the talent cycle and other strategic initiatives
• Assist the Central HR Manager with delivering employee engagement and employee voice initiatives, including coordinating and conducting stay interviews and exit interviews, and reporting key themes
• Provide support to the Central HR Manager on employee relations matters involving central colleagues, including note‑taking, document preparation, and ensuring process compliance
• Organise meetings, capture actions, distribute and chase completion
• Support the tracking and coordination of HR projects as required
• Prepare and format presentations, dashboards, and status updates for key stakeholders
• Administer processes for ethics work, Speak Up, and Whistleblowing reporting, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and timely completion of actions
• Manage the monthly Manufacturing Compliance Dashboard, ensuring timely updates and distribution
• Create and maintain central tracking spreadsheets
• Update HR Shared Services (HRSS) with starter, leaver, and employee change details for central employees
• Support central absence management and time and attendance administration
• Provide accurate notetaking during HR meetings (e.g. employee relations meetings)

Your Skills and Experience

• CIPD Level 3 - desirable
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Confident in handling and analysing data (Excel, HRIS, dashboards)
• Able to work with discretion and handle confidential information appropriately
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload across different sites and teams

Benefits

• 33 Days annual leave (With option to buy more)
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High‑street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well‑being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on‑demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

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.