Human Resources Advisor

Thistle Seafoods Ltd; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle Seafoods Ltd in the UK seeks an HR Advisor to deliver day-to-day HR in their area, offering practical advice to managers and staff and ensuring policies are applied fairly and consistently.

Reporting to the COO, you’ll develop HR policies, stay compliant with employment law, and support ethical audits and sponsorship processes while maintaining accurate HR records across sites in Peterhead and Uddingston.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR knowledge, ideally in manufacturing or fast-paced environments.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance.
• Experience developing and applying HR policies, procedures and employment documentation.
• Experience of HR systems, employee records and workforce reporting.
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality relating to employee information.
• Knowledge of Skilled Worker visa or sponsorship processes would be advantageous.
• Awareness of ethical employment and labour provider compliance would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across all areas of HR.
• Manage and advise on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies, procedures and employment documentation, ensuring legal compliance.
• Monitor employment legislation and HR best practice, identifying changes and implementing actions.
• Coordinate HR requirements for ethical audits and support compliance with customer and CSR requirements.
• Support and maintain knowledge of Skilled Worker visa and sponsor licence requirements.

Skills

Generalist HR

UK employment law

Employee relations

Policies & documentation

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Thistle Seafoods is one of the largest family owned manufacturers of quality seafood products in Europe. We supply outstanding products at every price point to leading retail and food service customers within the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and Australia. Our Head Office is based in Peterhead in the North-East of Scotland, and our second site based in Uddingston in the outskirts of Glasgow.

Thistle Seafoods has a fast-paced, challenging, and inclusive working environment. Employees work extremely hard and take great pride in the work they do. We believe in providing all staff with the opportunity to develop and progress and we actively encourage internal promotion.

The Role

The HR Advisor is responsible for the effective day-to-day delivery of HR within their allocated area, providing professional and practical advice to managers and employees and ensuring Company policies, procedures and employment practices are applied fairly and consistently.

Working collaboratively across the HR function, the post holder will support Company-wide HR priorities and take a proactive approach to employment legislation, regulatory, ethical and customer requirements, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to maintain compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional and practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across all areas of HR.
• Manage and advise on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance, escalating complex or higher-risk matters where appropriate.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies, procedures and employment documentation, ensuring they remain legally compliant and appropriate for the business.
• Proactively monitor employment legislation, regulatory requirements and HR best practice, identifying forthcoming changes and ensuring appropriate actions are implemented.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant customer Codes of Practice, Sedex, EcoVadis and other employment-related requirements, working with the Chief Operating Officer and CSR to support ongoing compliance and ensure relevant information is kept up to date.
• Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, support and coordinate the HR requirements for ethical audits, including preparation, participation and follow-up of any corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the requirements relating to labour providers, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable legislation, Company and customer requirements, with guidance from the Chief Operating Officer where required.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of Skilled Worker visa and sponsor licence requirements, managing the sponsorship application process and ongoing administration of sponsored employees and ensuring relevant monitoring, record-keeping and reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure applicable HR-related statutory and government reporting requirements are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Support employee engagement, performance management, wellbeing and retention initiatives.
• Oversee HR administration, systems and employee records, ensuring information and documentation are accurate, compliant and appropriately maintained.
• Build positive and credible relationships with managers and employees, maintaining a visible and professional HR presence.

Key Performance Indicators

• Effective, fair and timely management of employee relations matters.
• Consistent application of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Compliance with statutory reporting, sponsor licence, customer and ethical requirements.
• Effective support and coordination of HR requirements for ethical audits and completion of associated actions.
• Accurate and timely HR documentation, systems, reporting and employee records.
• Strong and credible working relationships with managers and employees.
• Effective delivery of agreed HR projects, initiatives and continuous improvements.
• Effective collaboration and support across the HR function and Company sites.

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong generalist HR knowledge and experience, ideally within manufacturing, food manufacturing or a similarly fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance.
• Experience developing and applying HR policies, procedures and employment documentation.
• Experience of HR systems, employee records and workforce reporting.
• Good understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements relating to employee information.
• Knowledge of Skilled Worker visa and sponsor licence requirements, or experience supporting employee sponsorship processes, would be advantageous.
• Awareness of ethical employment, customer requirements and labour provider compliance would be advantageous.

Skills / Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build credible working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to provide practical HR advice and appropriately challenge managers where required.
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify emerging HR risks, legislative changes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with strong written communication skills.
• Professional, approachable and discreet, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Education / Qualifications

• CIPD qualification, working towards a CIPD qualification, or equivalent relevant HR knowledge and experience is desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and maintaining current knowledge of employment law and HR practice.

Hours of Work

• Full-time contractual hours are 40 hours per week, with normal working hours anticipated to be 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.