Job Title:
HR Advisor
Location:
Bodmin Reports To:
HR Business Partner Department:
Human Resources
The HR Advisor is a credible and proactive member of the HR Team, supporting the HR Business Partner in managing day-to-day HR operations. This role delivers an effective and efficient generalist HR advisory service that aligns with best practice, company objectives, and legal requirements. The HR Advisor plays a key role in implementing HR policies and procedures in line with the overall people and business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Delivery
Align with the Group People Strategy and support its implementation at site level. Collaborate with specialist functions (Talent & Experience, Learning & Development) to deliver site/area plans. Drive key HR metrics including turnover, absence, and retention. Policies & Procedures
Apply and promote company policies and procedures with a strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices. Educate and support managers in consistent policy application. Employee Relations
Partner with site teams to resolve ER cases promptly. Manage and advise on capability, conduct, and grievance cases in line with legal and policy standards. HR Systems & Data
Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems. Handle personal data professionally, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards. Absence Management
Support and challenge managers to reduce absence levels. Manage sickness absence cases and facilitate return-to-work processes. Maintain accurate absence documentation and support delivery of absence KPIs. Ethical Compliance
Support SEDEX and customer-specific reporting and compliance. Assist in preparing for ethical audits to achieve high scores. Occupational Health
Manage the Occupational Health diary and coordinate referrals. Advise managers on implementing recommendations from health assessments. Learning & Development
Ensure 100% compliance with training requirements across legal, technical, and H&S disciplines. Align site needs with centrally provided training to maximise development opportunities. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Actively support HSE initiatives including Go For Zero campaigns and compliance awareness. Resource Planning
Collaborate with operational teams to address staffing gaps. Promote apprenticeships and engage with local schools and colleges to build future talent pipelines. Recruitment & Onboarding
Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to ensure effective recruitment. Facilitate seamless onboarding processes across People Services, L&D, and hiring managers. Communication & Leadership
Champion diversity and inclusion across the site. Promote and embed company values at all levels. Support effective communication systems and forums (e.g., Works Councils, Engagement Forums). Engagement & Well-being
Coordinate and support site engagement activities. Lead local well-being events and community/charity partnerships. General HR Support
Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Attend HR meetings, conferences, and development activities, including travel to other sites. Raise and manage HR tickets in line with SLA requirements. Provide professional HR advice to support change initiatives. Demonstrate financial awareness in HR decisions and practices. Essential
Proven experience as an HR Advisor, HR Consultant, or similar role. Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices. Experience advising senior staff and working across all levels of the business. Hands-on experience with HR systems. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Organised, practical, and solution-oriented. Flexible and determined with a proactive attitude. CIPD qualification (or working towards). Desirable
HR experience in the manufacturing and/or food industry.
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