THE COMPANY
We have been assigned by Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. the UK’s leading producer of gourmet sausages and burgers, supplying major retailers and foodservice outlets alike.
We are searching two driven and knowledgeable HR Advisors who are looking to push their career to the next level. The role is to provide comprehensive and professional HR support to all Lazenby’s and Gourmet Kitchen employees whilst proactively supporting line-managers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide day-to day HR support and advise all managers on matters such as grievance, discipline, absence management, maternity, paternity, flexible working etc.
* Offer coaching with investigation, discipline, grievance and counselling meetings in a timely manner
* Support the management team in the leadership of organisation, to ensure the development of skills and knowledge in all areas of people management
* To provide holiday and absence cover for the HR Assistant, HR Administrator and Recruitment and Apprenticeship Programmes Co-ordinator
* To initiate and manage HR projects as assigned, identifying situations which have a people impact and influencing decisions made to improve site engagement
* With guidance ensure that the reward and recognition policies and practices meet the needs of the customer groups and are implemented in a fair and equal fashion
* Support Head of HR/ HRM to maximize the effective deployment of performance management processes so to enhance individual and business performance
* Develop expertise in all areas of employee relations, legislation and guidance (including ACAS code of practice) and best practice
* Help develop effective KPI’s to improve business performance
* Management of AWOLs, short term absence and long-term absence, liaising with occupational health supplier in order to reduce absenteeism for escalated cases
* Support Recruitment and Engagement Officer with staffing levels, advertising, job fairs when required
EXPERIENCE, REQUIREMENTS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* CIPD level 5 or studying towards level 7
* Previous experience in working within an FMCG environment (preferred but not essential)
* Experience with coaching tools and techniques
* Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
* Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude with excellent organisational skills
* Evidenced experience in building effective relationships at all levels within a business
* Innovative with a proven track record of working proactively
* Energy, execution, and accountability in all activities
* Experience in recruiting for salaried and weekly paid roles
* Be conversant with four strategic pillars (QVIP). Champion this within the department and the wider site.
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
* Competitive base salary
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Buy back holiday scheme
* Discount app for high street retailers
* Progression opportunities
* Study support (when application)