Job Description
Senior HR Advisor – Part-time, permanent
Shaftsbury, Dorset | Fully site-based | 16 hours per week | FTE circa £36,000 pro rata
Experienced HR professional looking for a flexible part-time role in the Dorset area?
We’re delighted to be partnering on a retained exclusive basis with First Milk, a British farmer-owned dairy co-operative and certified B Corp, to appoint their next part-time HR Manager / Senior HR Advisor. This is a fantastic chance to join a business that combines a family feel with a modern, progressive outlook.
This is a varied, hands-on HR generalist role where you’ll make a real impact. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy helping others grow in a site that is lively, friendly, and fast-paced.
What you’ll get involved in
1. Coaching and supporting line managers to become confident people leaders
2. Guiding ER cases including absence, disciplinary and grievance
3. Leading/coordinating recruitment activity (approx. 6–7 hires per month plus seasonal temps)
4. Acting as the approachable first point of contact for colleagues on site
5. Supporting HR cycles such as pay review, bonus and PDRs
6. Helping embed simple, effective HR practices across the site
7. Contributing to policy ap...