HR Advsior

The Compleat Food Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is looking for an HR Advisor to lead site recruitment, support employee relations, and coordinate engagement activities. The successful candidate will work at Poole Bakery, where they will contribute to a dynamic culture focused on quality and collaboration, while managing the HR framework for the site.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (plus 3 bank holidays)

Free, secure, on-site parking

Employee Volunteering Days

Charity Initiatives and Team events

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Relevant HR experience in a fast-paced industry.
• CIPD Qualification to Level 5 or equivalent on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partner in delivering HR Strategy.
• Provide case support for employee relations, including investigations.
• Track absences and support managers with reviews.

Skills

Organisation

Administrative Skills

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Excel

Word

HR Systems

Job description

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We are seeking an HR Advisor to lead site recruitment, support employee relations and coordinate engagement activities! This is a site-based role at Poole Bakery which specialise in food production of savoury pastry products, home to the famous Wall’s brand.

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.

Location: Poole, BH15 2AS

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 17:00

Salary: £31,000 annually

Key Duties:

• Support the site HR Business Partner in delivering the site HR Strategy including leading local or group projects
• Provide case support for employee relations including investigations, notetaking, and producing letters and packs.
• Tracking absences, highlighting where triggers have been met and supporting managers with absence and probation reviews
• Provide advice and coaching to managers across the employee lifecycle including performance management, disciplinary hearings and interviews
• Note taking support in consultation processes (Change of terms, redundancy, TUPE) as required
• Coordinate employee engagement and charity activities on-site including daily site communication
• Ensure effective deployment of Speak Up and the grievance procedure to ensure that concerns are dealt with in a timely manner
• Ensure the effective triage of day-to-day queries to self-service portal or HR Shared Services
• Support recruitment activity to attract, retain and develop site – including involvement in talent mapping and succession planning
• Manage site core staff manning and ensure recruitment activity is aligned to this plan
• Update HR databases, trackers and reporting as required
• Lead new starter inductions and complete Right to Work checks as required
• Support site audits and agency worker audits

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Relevant HR experience in a fast-paced industry
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills including use of Excel, Word and HR Systems
• CIPD Qualification to Level 5, working towards or equivalent on the job experience

Benefits to include:

• Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• 30 days annual leave (plus 3 bank holidays)
• Free, secure, on-site parking
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)

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.