HR Advisor - 12 month FTC
Posted 1 week ago by 2 Sisters Food Group
Negotiable
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Dronfield, Derbyshire, UK
Summary: The HR Advisor role at Gunstones Bakery is a 12-month fixed-term contract focused on employee relations within a leading food manufacturing company. This position requires an experienced HR Generalist to manage employee relations cases, support recruitment, and ensure compliance with HR processes. The role offers a chance to influence HR practices and contribute to key people strategy projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, particularly in employee relations and case management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be the first point of contact for ER queries, take the lead to support Managers with Employee Relation cases, while assessing and mitigating potential risk
- Develop effective on-going relationships at all levels, responding to queries directly and influencing managers to follow a best practice approach
- Ensure the accurate monitoring and recording of the case management system
- Support the HR team in the administration of the employee cycle processes ensuring that legal compliance is met
- Support the Head of HR in key people strategy projects such as staff surveys and external compliance audits
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in a similar HR role
- Employee Relations experience is essential (absence management primarily)
- Strong people engagement skills
- Agility and quick problem-solving in dynamic, high-pressure environment
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Dronfield
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
HR Advisor - 12 Month FTC
Location: Gunstones Bakery, Dronfield
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM-5PM
Competitive Salary and Package + Autonomy + Generalist HR role
About Us
Joining 2 Sisters means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturing group, with a turnover exceeding £3 billion and over 13,500 employees. At our Gunstones Bakery site in Dronfield, we produce some of the nation's favourite baked goods, including hot cross buns, brioche rolls, and iced buns, for major retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Tesco, and Aldi. With a rich history dating back to 1862, we pride ourselves on our tradition of quality and innovation, employing around 700 colleagues at our state-of-the-art facility.
About the Role
The 12 month FTC (Maternity Cover) HR Advisor at Gunstones Bakery Meal Solutions is a pivotal HR Generalist role, a great opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor/Generalist looking for an exciting career opportunity within a market-leading manufacturing business. The role has a strong focus on employee relations, but also provides the opportunity to be actively involved in recruitment and other general human resources activities.
Key Responsibilities
. Be the first point of contact for ER queries, take the lead to support Managers with Employee Relation cases, while assessing and mitigating potential risk
. Develop effective on-going relationships at all levels, responding to queries directly and influencing managers to follow a best practice approach
. Ensure the accurate monitoring and recording of the case management system
. Support the HR team in the administration of the employee cycle processes ensuring that legal compliance is met
. Support the Head of HR in key people strategy projects such a staff surveys and external compliance audits
About You
The ideal candidate will have proven experience within HR with knowledge of case management, disciplinary and investigation, specifically Employee Relations cases ideally with regards to absences.
Key Requirements
. Previous experience in a similar HR role
. Employee Relations experience is essential (absence management primarily)
. Strong people engagement skills
. Agility and quick problem-solving in dynamic, high-pressure environment
Benefits
. Up to 35 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
. Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
. Company Pension Scheme
. Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
. Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join Us?
As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.