Senior HR Advisor — On-Site People Partner (Manufacturing)

UNAVAILABLE; Cross Hands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats Group (operating as Dunbia in the UK) is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to provide generalist HR support on site at Cross Hands. You will advise managers on disciplinary, employee relations, attendance and performance issues, while aligning with company values and compliance.

The role focuses on day-to-day HR delivery, with some strategic activity alongside the Site HR Manager. CIPD Level 5+ and strong employment law knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or above, or relevant HR experience within a high-volume operational environment, ideally food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, with experience managing complex employee relations, attendance, absence and performance cases.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Commercial astuteness with an innovative and creative approach.
• Excellent networking skills with an ability to influence stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent planning and organising skills and receptive to change.
• Able to use initiative, exercise sound judgement and coach managers confidently while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support, challenge and assist Managers with their line Manager accountabilities e.g., Disciplinary/Employee Relations matters providing advice, ensuring legislative compliance and best practice at all times
• Support conflict resolution and coach managers on matters relating to their teams and functions, while demonstrating Dunbia’s values and behaviours
• Support the recruitment process when required at all levels of the business
• Providing statistical and management information in report format advising of areas requiring improvement
• Work collaboratively across the business within and across sites on initiatives and projects
• Collaborate with the HR Manager in the preparation and delivery of compliance against ETI base code and social auditing for their Functions
• Continue to develop and focus on ways to improve the people and business performance, supporting the company’s community and charity agenda.

Skills

CIPD Level 5+

UK employment law

People management

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Coaching managers

Education

CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent HR experience

Job description

Dawn Meats Group (operating as Dunbia in the UK) is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to provide generalist HR support on site at Cross Hands. You will advise managers on disciplinary, employee relations, attendance and performance issues, while aligning with company values and compliance.

The role focuses on day-to-day HR delivery, with some strategic activity alongside the Site HR Manager. CIPD Level 5+ and strong employment law knowledge are essential.