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Job Title: Senior Human Resources Advisor - Manufacturing (Full or Part Time considered)
Location: Nottingham (Can be based from Nottingham, Crewe or Shropshire sites) This is a hybrid role, with extensive opportunities
to work from home, we also would be open to 4 days per week. There will be a requirement to visit sites across the UK to support
onsite project or ER activity, including time spent away from home, no more than 2 days per week.
At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one
of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret
ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal
growth are at the forefront. If you’re an experienced HR professional ready to make a tangible impact, we want you on our team as
our next Senior Human Resources Advisor for Manufacturing.
As a Senior HR Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of HR for Manufacturing to deliver our central HR
strategy and drive key group projects. This is your chance to be at the heart of our people strategy, ensuring that our
manufacturing site teams are engaged, developed, and empowered to achieve their best.
What you will be doing:
* Strategic Support: Assist the Head of HR in delivering the Manufacturing HR strategy, including involvement in group-wide
projects that shape the future of our workforce.
* Talent Management: Lead the delivery of the central manufacturing talent review cycle, supporting central teams with talent
mapping, succession planning, and initiatives to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
* Training & Development: Deliver workshops and training sessions to equip colleagues with the HR tools they need, ensuring
they’re confident and capable in their roles.
* Employee Engagement: Play a key role in analysing our annual engagement survey results, crafting actionable plans to boost
engagement within our central manufacturing functions.
* Data-Driven Insights: Analyse HR data and KPIs to identify trends and risk areas, presenting your findings to senior leadership
and developing action plans for improvement.
* Cultural Ambassador: Drive our cultural agenda, embedding our values across the group and spearheading new initiatives to
enhance our workplace culture.
* Employee Relations: Manage day-to-day Employee Relations (ER) cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and performance
management, while analysing trends to recommend improvements.
Absence Management: Oversee absence management processes, ensuring managers and colleagues are supported every step of the way
* Consultation Management: Lead consultation processes, including changes of terms, redundancy, and TUPE, providing expert
guidance and support.
* Speak Up & Whistle blowing: With support of the Head of HR ensure any speak up cases are managed effectively, ensuring
reporting and audit trail of closure. Lead/support large and complex investigations.
* TCFG Ethical Standard: Play an active role in ensuring central governance of our Ethical standards, including developing
policies, procedures and conducting site audits. (E.g SMETA, Stronger Together)
Who we’re looking for:
* Qualifications: Degree and/or CIPD certification (Level 5 minimum) required.
* Experience: Demonstrated experience in HR advisory roles, ideally within a fast-paced multi location large FMCG environment.
* Legal Expertise: Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
* Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
* Proactive Attitude: A collaborative, proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
* PC Skills: Strong HR reporting and presentation skills (Excel & PowerPoint)
What's in it for you?
* Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real
difference.
* Professional Growth: You'll have ample opportunities for personal and professional development, including continuous learning
and career progression.
* Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
* Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and flexible working options.
* 33 Days annual leave
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Well being Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Well being benefits
* Free Financial well being – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
If this sounds like you and you are ready to take the next step in your HR career? Join us at The Compleat Food Group and help us
create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Click Apply now to submit your CV and become our next Senior Human Resources
Advisor. Discuss part time working arrangements with us.
The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and
valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.
We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides
a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.
Recruitment Agencies We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any
speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.