Senior HR Advisor

The Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food company located in Nottingham seeks a passionate Senior HR Advisor to manage employee relations and support site engagement. This role requires a CIPD Level 5 qualification and a minimum of 2 years' experience in a fast-paced environment. You will be involved in coaching leaders, handling ER cases, and contributing to HR projects. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,000 and a permanent contract, emphasizing a positive workplace culture across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience handling ER cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent communication and influential skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day ER cases including disciplinary and grievance.
• Lead consultation processes including redundancy and TUPE.
• Support HR projects linked to engagement and process improvements.

Skills

Employee relations management

Coaching leaders

Problem-solving

Analysis of HR data

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Overview

Senior HR Advisor – Nottingham (Riverside & Tottle Bakeries)

Salary: £37,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: On-site across our Nottingham sites – Riverside Bakery & Tottle Bakery

If you’re passionate about employee relations, engagement and coaching leaders to be their best, this could be your next move. We’re looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join our team at The Compleat Food Group, supporting both Riverside and Tottle Bakery. You’ll provide expert HR guidance, lead on day-to-day employee relations, support site engagement activities, and drive a positive and collaborative working culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead on Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Manage day-to-day ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, long-term sick, performance).
  • Identify ER trends and recommend actions for improvement.
  • Lead consultation processes including redundancy, TUPE and changes to terms.
  • Build strong relationships with union representatives and provide expert guidance.
  • Support or lead HR projects including engagement, process improvements and organisational change.
  • Analyse HR metrics such as turnover and absenteeism to help drive site performance.
• Support the Site People Plan
  • Work with the HRBP to deliver the site People Plan.
  • Lead or support Group and local HR initiatives.
  • Support local charity, volunteering and wellbeing activities.
• Talent, Development & Coaching
  • Partner with our agency to ensure compliance and maintain a strong labour pipeline.
  • Support talent mapping, succession planning and development activities.
  • Coach operational leaders on all people processes including ER, performance, OH referrals, absence and reviews.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Escalate complex cases when appropriate and access ER/Legal support where needed.
  • Support SEDEX preparation, SAQs and audits.
  • Complete internal audits including Right to Work, agency checks and modern slavery compliance.
  • Maintain accurate HR data, trackers and reporting.
  • May contribute to TACCP or internal audit activities.
• Flexibility
  • This role will be expected to step up to cover the HRBP when required and step down to support as HR Advisor during busy periods.

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience handling ER cases in a fast-paced environment (ideally FMCG).
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confident working with HR systems (HRIS, ATS, payroll or time & attendance).
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence, build trust and coach managers.
• Strong problem-solving, judgement and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse HR data and provide meaningful insights.

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.