HR Advisor, HR Advisor

Pilgrim's Europe; Hyde; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an enthusiastic HR Advisor to join our HR team in Hyde. You will support day-to-day HR operations across the site and provide practical, compliant HR guidance to managers and employees.

In a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you’ll work with the HR Business Partner to drive employee engagement, manage ER matters, and contribute to our people strategy while supporting apprenticeship programmes and local talent pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist, or similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience using HR systems.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to build credibility and influence at all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Providing HR advice and support across a range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability cases.
• Coaching and supporting managers to ensure policies, procedures, and employment legislation are applied consistently.
• Managing occupational health referrals and supporting managers with implementing recommendations.
• Supporting absence management processes and driving initiatives to reduce absence levels.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, working closely with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition teams.
• Coordinating employee engagement activities and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supporting apprenticeship programmes and local talent pipeline initiatives.
• Assisting with ethical audits, compliance reporting, and customer requirements.
• Supporting learning and development activities to drive training compliance across the site.
• Participating in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

UK employment law

HR systems

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

People-focused

Problem-solving

Education

CIPD qualification

HR-related degree

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Job description

Location

Hyde

Department

Human Resources

Reporting to

HR Business Partner

Delivering Business Success Through Our People

At Pilgrim's Europe, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive HR Advisor to join our HR team and support the delivery of an effective, efficient, and people-focused HR service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their generalist HR experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with the HR Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting managers, driving employee engagement, managing employee relations matters, and contributing to the delivery of our people strategy.

What You'll Be Doing

As HR Advisor, you'll support the day-to-day HR operation across the site and provide practical, compliant HR guidance to managers and employees.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing HR advice and support across a range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability cases.
• Coaching and supporting managers to ensure policies, procedures, and employment legislation are applied consistently.
• Managing occupational health referrals and supporting managers with implementing recommendations.
• Supporting absence management processes and driving initiatives to reduce absence levels.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, working closely with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition teams.
• Coordinating employee engagement activities and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supporting apprenticeship programmes and local talent pipeline initiatives.
• Assisting with ethical audits, compliance reporting, and customer requirements.
• Supporting learning and development activities to drive training compliance across the site.
• Participating in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident and approachable HR professional who enjoys building relationships and making a positive impact within the business.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist, or similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience using HR systems.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to build credibility and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Desirable

• CIPD qualification or currently working towards CIPD accreditation.
• Experience within manufacturing, food production, or FMCG environments.

Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?

Pilgrim's Europe is one of the leading food businesses in Europe, supplying quality products to customers across the UK and beyond.

By Joining Our Team, You'll Benefit From

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of HR activities and projects.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on employee experience and business performance.
• Access to wellbeing and employee support initiatives.

Our Values

Everything We Do Is Guided By Our Values

Availability Humility Discipline Sincerity Ownership Determination Simplicity

These values shape our culture and help us deliver business success through our people.