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Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
About The Role:
Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
About The Role:
Are you passionate about People? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in Human Resources?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our peopleacross Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated HR Advisor to join our HR Team on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity, based at our Brackley site.
The role is Office based, so you’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf-life products where hygiene standards are critical. As a HR Advisor you’ll be working Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00. Flexibility will be required to provide an effective service to our twilight colleagues.
What will you be doing as a HR Advisor at Avara?
As a HR Advisor you will ensure delivery of an efficient and effective HR service to all internal and external stakeholders To provide a comprehensive and professional service on all people related issues in line with our policies, processes and legal requirements.
What will your key responsibilities as a HR Advisor include?
* Provide advice on all ER matters and to ensure all investigations, grievances and disciplinary hearings are conducted in line with the company policies, to ensure best practice adopted.
* Providing advice and guidance to Managers on our Absence Policy and Procedures and support review meetings.
* Proactive management of our long-term absent colleagues including referrals to Occupational Health as and when appropriate.
* Be the first point of contact for, and manage, maternity, paternity, adoption and flexible working cases.
* Processing new starters, leavers, and contractual changes where necessary.
* Support managers with probationary review meetings
* Support with ethical audits
* Supporting with any HR related projects.
* Responding to telephone and email queries.
* Carrying out exit interviews, recording the data and interpreting that data to find any trends.
* Supporting the Resourcing department and line managers with interviews on a range of vacancies.
* Helping with the Company’s induction program for all new weekly and monthly starters
What You’ll Need To Be Successful:
* Up to date experience and confident in the use of Microsoft Office and HR packages
* Good working knowledge of employment law
* CIPD qualified or working towards is desirable
* Experience of working within a manufacturing or fast paced organisation
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask
* A drive to improve performance and deliver outstanding results
* Methodical with an attention to detail whilst working at pace
* Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Experience of conflict resolution
* A high level of personal integrity demonstrating respect and empathy for others,
* Proven unionised environment experience would be beneficial but not essential
The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods:
As a HR Advisor, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We Offer Comprehensive Training As Well As Continuous Development As You Build Your Long-term Career With Us. You Can Also Look Forward To Benefits That Amongst Other Things, Include The Following:
* From £30,000 per annum
* 31 days holiday allowance
* Secure contract with long term career development opportunities
* Straight forward pension contribution of 5%
* Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
* Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted local gym membership
* Salaried Advance Finance
* Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
* Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.
* Ts & Cs apply
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Brackley site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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