Senior Advisor, Employee Relations

Following an internal promotion, we’re now looking for a Senior Advisor, Employee Relations to play a critical role in partnering with our leaders and supporting our employees through complex and often sensitive people matters. This role is central to strengthening manager capability, managing risk with sound judgement, and helping us build a fair, consistent, and inclusive workplace where our values are lived every day. If you’re data‑driven, comfortable using insight to identify trends and reduce risk, and motivated to make a real impact across the company, this is an opportunity to truly shape how employee relations is delivered at Saputo Dairy UK.

This role is based at our Weybridge office, with the option to work from home up to one day per week based on business need.  Candidates must be able to work onsite at our Weybridge office a minimum of 4 days per week.

Work pattern: Monday–Friday, 37 hours per week.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Leading and managing complex and sensitive employee relations cases end‑to‑end, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, redundancy, and TUPE matters
• Acting as a trusted ER expert to managers and HR colleagues, providing pragmatic, legally sound advice aligned to Saputo values
• Coaching and upskilling managers to improve confidence, capability, and early resolution of people issues
• Supporting organisational change programmes through sound ER judgement and risk‑based recommendations
• Using ER data and insights to identify trends, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement in employee experience
• Contributing to the development and review of ER policies, guidance, and manager toolkits
• Playing an active role in union engagement, collective consultation, and constructive industrial relations
• Supporting improvements in Occupational Health processes, referrals, and outcomes
  
  

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

• Proven experience in a senior or complex Employee Relations advisory role, managing high‑risk cases independently
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and the ACAS Code of Practice
• The confidence and credibility to influence, coach, and challenge leaders constructively
• Strong written skills, with the ability to produce clear, defensible ER documentation
• A data‑driven mindset, using insight to inform decisions and proactively manage risk
  
  

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.

£45,000

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Private Health Care
• Annual bonus scheme up to 10% paid quarterly
• Hybrid working approach, minimum 4 days in office, subject to business need
• Inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits