Senior Human Resources Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Tetford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the UK is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to support its agricultural division. This role involves partnering with line managers, managing employee relations, and enhancing employee engagement for around 500 staff across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will possess experience in HR within a fast-paced environment and hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in an operational or fast-paced setting.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards.
• Full UK driving licence is essential due to regular travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted HR partner to line managers and supervisors.
• Managing employee relations cases such as disciplinaries, grievances, and absence.
• Reporting on key HR metrics and identifying trends to improve performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Influencing skills

Proactive approach

Education

CIPD Level 5

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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About the Company

Our client is a well established leader in British food production, known for delivering high quality, authentically made products. Since its creation, the business has grown significantly and remains committed to excellence, innovation and sustainability across its operations. This role supports the agricultural division, which includes farming and milling operations across several locations in Norfolk and Suffolk.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a dedicated HR team supporting around 500 employees across 3 sites. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a hands on HR position within a fast paced, operational environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Acting as a trusted HR partner to line managers and supervisors
• Providing guidance across the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, development and exit
• Managing employee relations cases such as disciplinaries, grievances and absence
• Reporting on key HR metrics and identifying trends to improve performance
• Supporting employee engagement initiatives and internal communication efforts
• Working closely with the wider HR team to align local and national people strategies

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in an operational or fast paced setting
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards
• Confident decision maker with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Proactive and practical with a collaborative approach
• Full UK driving licence is essential due to regular travel between sites

Location

Thetford

If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Angus on 01780 480530 or [emailprotected]