Job Description

At Albert Bartlett, a leading British family-owned brand in the potato industry with over 70 years of experience, our people are at the heart of our success. We continuously strive to nurture a culture of growth and innovation. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our team on a part-time basis.

As a Senior HR Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting our HR functions, providing expert advice and guidance to management and employees alike. Your strategic insight will help us build and promote a positive work environment, fostering engagement and development among our workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on complex case management including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and capability issues
• Provide expert guidance on absence management, OH referrals, and return-to-work processes
• Coordinate and oversee recruitment activities on shift, including campaign planning, candidate screening, interview facilitation, and onboarding, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and organisational objectives
• Contribute to the success of departmental and cross-functional HR improvement projects
• Support disciplinary hearings and support senior management in decision-making
• Manage and improve HR processes including probation reviews, and exit interviews
• Represent HR in Tier 2 and strategic meetings with senior managers
• Review and update job descriptions and organisational structures
• Provide strategic advice to managers on recruitment, selection, and retention strategies
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, and retention
• Lead updates to HR policies and ensure compliance with current legislation
• Champion employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives

Working Hours:

This role is to primarily support our Backshift and Weekend operations. You will be contracted to work 20 per week, as follows:

Monday - 13:00-17:00, Tuesday to Thursday 19:00-23:00, Weekend 4 hours (Flexible)

Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards it
• Proven experience in an HR advisory role, with a strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
• Experience in managing complex employee relations and knowledge of HR policies and procedures
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proficient in HR software applications and Microsoft Office Suite
• High resilience and commitment to continuous improvement

Benefits

• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Package
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
• Free Parking

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