Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.
Kepak Red Meat UK operates from three sites within the UK: McIntosh Donald in Aberdeen, Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, and our Bodmin site in Cornwall.
Our growing and developing site HR function is looking for an experienced HR Advisor. You will be reporting directly to the HR Manager and working within a small HR Team comprising Recruitment, Training and Development, and HR Advisory.
You will be based at our Kepak McIntosh Donald site in Portlethen, which is a beef and lamb production site with approximately 350 employees and a 5-day operation.
As an HR Advisor you will:
* Oversee Employee Relations cases from start to finish, which encompasses investigations, disciplinary actions, grievance handling, capability assessments, flexible working arrangements, absence management, and performance evaluations. You'll coach line managers and supervisors while offering practical advice throughout each stage of the process.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders and establish yourself as a trusted advisor, positively influencing approaches and behaviours in alignment with company standards and best practices.
* Take the initiative to enhance people management skills within the site management team, empowering line managers and supervisors to manage personnel matters with confidence and independence.
* Continuously seek out opportunities for streamlining processes and improving efficiencies within the department and site.
* Lead various ad-hoc projects as they arise, which will include data collection, research, and analysis.
* Assist the HR Manager in executing annual HR initiatives such as salary reviews, succession planning, and employee surveys.
Working hours are 37.5hrs/week, Monday to Friday, site-based with some flexibility for home working.
Requirements:
* Minimum of several years' experience in generalist HR at the Advisor level is a must, preferably within a manufacturing or operational setting.
* CIPD qualification is highly desirable.
* A genuine passion for providing a proactive, operations-driven, and value-enhancing HR service to the organization.
* The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy is essential.
* Exceptional attention to detail is crucial, including skills in proofreading and editing.
* A solid understanding of integrity and compliance is necessary.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to effectively engage with individuals at all levels within multi-national environments.
* Resilience and adaptability when navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities, while maintaining a positive, ‘can-do' attitude.
* A proven relationship builder with strong influencing skills.
* Robust IT proficiency, particularly in HRIS and Office applications, such as Word, SharePoint, and Excel.
* Collaborative team player.
Benefits:
* Company Pension.
* Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
* Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
* Subsidised Canteen - Our on-site canteen serves multiple hot food options during the day.
* Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge, and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long-serving employees.
* GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical, and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.
* Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
* Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income, meaning you pay less tax!
We are looking for someone with a 'can-do' attitude, able to work effectively with a management team and employees from diverse backgrounds and multiple nationalities. If you have several years of experience working in a generalist HR role, with a passion for continual improvement of the employee lifestyle and experience, we are waiting to hear from you!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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