Senior HR Advisor

The Compleat Food Group; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food company in Crewe is seeking a Senior HR Advisor on a 12-month contract. The role involves managing employee relations, supporting HR initiatives, and driving engagement with a focus on wellbeing. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing. This is primarily onsite but allows for 1 day of remote work each week. This position offers a salary between £35,000–£38,000 per annum and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years managing employee relations in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day employee relations cases.
• Lead consultation processes like redundancy and TUPE.
• Support employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Employee relations management

Knowledge of employment law

Excellent communication skills

Multi-shift operations experience

Job description

Job Advert

Job Title: Senior HR Advisor (12-Month FTC)

Location: Crewe – Fully Onsite (Hybrid Option: 1 Day from Home)

Salary: £35,000–£38,000 per annum

Employer: The Compleat Food Group

About the Role

The Compleat Food Group is looking for a proactive and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our Crewe site on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will play a key role in managing employee relations, supporting the site HRBP, and driving engagement and wellbeing across our site. This is primarily an onsite role, working closely with managers and colleagues across all shifts, with the flexibility of 1 day per week working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, long-term sickness, and performance management.
• Lead consultation processes such as redundancy, TUPE, and changes to terms and conditions.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including welfare interviews, HR walkarounds, huddles, and visibility on the shop floor.
• Ensure absence management is effective, keeping absence rates below 4%.
• Coach managers on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and performance reviews to grievance hearings.
• Support talent attraction, retention, and development, including succession planning and on-site leadership programmes.
• Ensure HR compliance and governance, including SEDEX audits, internal HR audits, right-to-work checks, and modern slavery prevention.
• Step in to cover the HRBP or site HR Advisor as required.

Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience as a site HR Advisor.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing employee relations in a fast-paced FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and managing complex HR cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and influence managers.
• Experience supporting multi-shift operations and large teams is desirable.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

If you’re ready to take your HR career to the next level in a busy, supportive, and engaging environment — apply now!