Job Description

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Advisor providing key support to our HR Operations function during a busy and exciting period.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on Employee Relations (ER)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient HR advice, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures
• Act as the first point of contact for managers across the full employee lifecycle
• Manage a caseload of Employee Relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance and investigations
• Support and guide managers through formal processes, including preparing documentation and attending hearings
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases where appropriate
• Liaise with Occupational Health on long-term absence and referrals, including home visits where required
• Support organisational change activity, including restructures, TUPE, and site projects
• Process employee lifecycle changes accurately (e.g. T&Cs, approvals to recruit)
• Maintain HR systems and ensure employee data is accurate and up to date
• Use HR data to identify trends and support decision-making
• Partner with L&D and managers to support development needs
• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong Employee Relations experience, with confidence managing cases end-to-end
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience in providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with data to inform decisions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust
• Proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and HR systems
• CIPD qualified (or working towards) preferred, but not essential
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!