Location - Ashbourne
Contract - Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Duration - a minimum of 12 months, with an immediate start for a smooth handover
Salary - Competitive (depending on experience)
About the role
We are looking for a confident, proactive, and highly organized HR Advisor to join our team on a maternity cover contract. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, work independently, and handle multiple priorities in a growing, fast-paced food environment. You'll play a key role in providing expert HR support across the business, ensuring smooth operations and effective people management.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide immediate, hands-on HR support, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and employment laws, with a solid understanding of HR best practices
* Work closely with specialist functions such as Talent&Experience and Learning&Development to deliver on site/area plans
* Driving delivery of key metrics, such as turnover, absence and retention rates
* Partner with the site team to ensure all ER cases are resolved in a timely manner (including disciplinaries, grievances and absence management)
* Support HR Business Partner in the delivery of absence KPI’s by maintaining accurate records and documentation
* ensure all HR Systems are maintained and kept up to date with accurate information, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality
* Support customer and ethical audits are in order to achieve the highest score.
* Pro-actively support Health and Safety initiatives across the site and within the HR department including Go For Zero campaigns, awareness and compliance
* Advocate and champion Diversity within the site
* Participate in HR project work offering feedback to make improvements.
* Attend HR meetings, Conference, Development Activity, etc
What We're Looking For
* HR professional with proven experience - you know the role and can step in quickly
* Resilient and Adaptable - able to handle challenges and maintain a positive, solutions-focused approach
* Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities efficiently
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to advise managers and employees at all levels
* Hands-on experience with HR systems
* Appropriate level CIPD qualification (or working towards)
* HR Experience
Why Join Us
* A Supportive and dynamic HR team that values expertise and proactive problem-solving
* A fast-paced environment where you can make an impact from day one
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Career progression and development plan
* Staff discounted shop
* Subsidised Canteen
* Free transport from Derby
If you are a confident and capable HR professional ready to step into a role and make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply with your CV today!