HR Advisor, HR Advisor

Pilgrim's Europe; Corsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join their Corsham team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive HR generalist support in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for employee engagement and community initiatives, alongside a solid understanding of HR practices and employment law. With a focus on attendance management and employee relations, you will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture. If you're looking to make a significant impact within a leading company that values its employees, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that prides itself on quality and innovation in the food industry.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent with 2 years of HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage attendance and employee relations cases on site.

Skills

HR Generalist Support

Attendance Management

Employee Relations

Communication Skills

Administrative Skills

Education

CIPD Qualification

Equivalent HR Qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

This is a {Contract Type} , Full Time vacancy that will close in 8 days at 23:59 BST.

My job

Due to the expansion of work at Pilgrims, we are seeking a HR Advisor for our Corsham site in Wiltshire, which employs professional, managerial, administrative, semi-skilled, and unskilled personnel. The HR Advisor will report to the site HR Business Partner and work as part of a team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role involves providing comprehensive and professional HR generalist support, including attendance management, employee relations (ER), investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, recruitment, and associated administration.

While predominantly overseeing attendance and ER case management on site, employee engagement and local community initiatives will form a key part of our organizational culture. Inclusion of these initiatives, along with other HR focus areas such as retention and health & wellbeing activities, will also be part of the role.

Our preferred candidate will be part or newly CIPD qualified or equivalent and have at least 2 years’ experience in a generalist role, ideally in a manufacturing or fast-paced organization. Excellent administrative and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate confidently at all levels. A good working knowledge of employment law and flexibility to adapt working hours to cover varying shift patterns across our 5-day workweek are desired. Additionally, strong proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required. Experience with our attendance system is preferred, though training can be provided.

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse, and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry-leading own-label products in categories such as fresh pork, lamb, and chicken, working with major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio also includes authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added-value, and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe, we employ 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by shared core values and a passion for producing high-quality, delicious, and innovative food enjoyed by millions daily in the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Our team is based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters, and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.