People Advisor

Samworth Brothers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and well-being support

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking a People Advisor to provide day-to-day People support to line managers, guiding decisions on colleague matters and policy applications. The role also covers recruitment, onboarding, performance, engagement and change, enabling managers to foster a workplace where colleagues feel valued.

Based at our Leicester site, you’ll contribute across the People function, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and adapting to a 24/7 operation with occasional night-shift

Qualifications

• Experience in a People/HR role or strong People Administration with readiness to step up.
• CIPD Level 3 or above qualification.
• Confident and open to learning with ability to keep knowledge up to date.
• Experience handling basic ER issues.
• Understanding of People systems and reporting is advantageous, with training provided.
• Fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be the first contact for People questions from line managers.
• Provide clear advice on policies and processes.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance and talent activity.
• Help managers handle absence, performance issues and other ER matters.
• Use People data to spot trends and help managers improve.
• Support engagement, wellbeing and the Culture Framework.
• Work with the wider People Team on projects and priorities.
• Role requires flexibility for night shift as needed.

Skills

HR experience

ER handling

Stakeholder management

Learning mindset

Education

CIPD Level 3+

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

As a People Advisor you will give day-to-day People support to line managers. You will help managers deal with colleague matters, understand People policies and make good decisions. The role also supports recruitment, performance, engagement and change. You are there to enable managers to create a positive workplace where colleagues feel valued.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the first contact for People questions from line managers.
• Giving clear advice on policies, processes and day-to-day People issues.
• You will support recruitment, onboarding, performance and talent activity.
• Helping managers handle absence, performance issues and other employee relations matters.
• Using People data to spot trends and help managers make improvements.
• Supporting engagement, wellbeing and the Culture Framework.
• Working with the wider People Team on projects and business priorities.
• The role requires a degree of flexibility, as the site operates 24/7 and there will be a requirement to support the night shift as needed.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You'll bring the following skills and experience

• You will have experience in a People/HR role, or strong People Administration experience with readiness to step up.
• CIPD level 3 or above qualification.
• Confident and open to learning and developing with an ability to demonstrate how you keep your knowledge up to date.
• Experience handling basic ER issues.
• If you have a good understanding of People systems and reporting that would be an advantage but training will be given.
• You will be used to working well in a fast-paced environment with many stakeholders.

What We Offer

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we're committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you're more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that's fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK's best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we're proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

Location

Leicester

Contract

Permanent

Working days

Monday - Friday

Working hours

08.30 - 17:00

Salary

Not Specified