HR Advisor - Food Manufacturing Sector

About the Role

Join a well-established food manufacturing leader in the Lincoln region as an HR Advisor. This is a pivotal role within our central HR function, offering a dynamic blend of strategic policy development, legal compliance, and hands-on generalist responsibilities in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing expert advice on a wide range of complex HR matters.
• Drive employee wellbeing initiatives, including absence management, mental health support, and occupational health coordination.
• Manage the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from job posting to seamless onboarding.
• Develop, review, and communicate HR policies and procedures to ensure continuous legal compliance.
• Support talent development by identifying training needs and implementing effective learning plans.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives through data-driven insights.
• Maintain and analyze HR metrics to provide actionable reports for strategic decision-making.
• Lead employee engagement activities, including annual surveys and follow-up actions.
• Handle employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance management, and absences.
• Collaborate with the central HR team to deploy global strategies and ensure GDPR compliance.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a similar HR Advisor role, ideally within a manufacturing or fast-paced environment.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional certification is essential.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to work autonomously while being a proactive team player.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights.

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint).
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and digital HR tools.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.