HR Advisor

Overview

HR Advisor
Humdinger Heckington - Station Road, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 9JH

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for a role where you can make a real difference within a well-established food manufacturing site? Join Humdinger Heckington and play a key role in supporting our people and culture.

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 (37.5 hours per week)
Key Benefits: Salary of £36,500, Healthcare Cash Plan, CIPD membership cover 

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.
• Deliver employee engagement initiatives, wellbeing activities and communication programmes.
• Maintain HR systems, employee records and reporting data.
• Support organisational change, restructures and HR projects.
• Assist with training, talent development and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies and ethical standards.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Significant experience in a HR Advisor/ generalist HR role within food manufacturing, fast-paced operational environment, or FMCG.
• Experience supporting organisational change initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations and HR best practice, with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive cases independently.
• Experience working in a site-based HR role, partnering closely with operational leaders to provide visible, hands-on HR support and pragmatic solutions.
• Demonstrable ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels, including working effectively with demanding or resistant managers.
• Strong relationship-building and coaching skills, with the ability to gain buy-in, navigate conflicting priorities and drive positive outcomes.
• Experience managing multiple projects and delivering against competing priorities in a changing business environment.
• Resilient, adaptable and confident working in ambiguity, with a proactive approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance operational HR activity alongside strategic change and project work.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience), with a commitment to continuous professional development.

£36,500, Healthcare Cash Plan, CIPD membership cover 

• 25 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (33 days in total) 
• 4% employer and 5 % employee pension plan
• Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year
• CIPD Membership fees covered by Humdinger, as well as support with your ongoing development and HR skills and knowledge.