HR Advisor

HR Advisor
Sector: Food Manufacturing
Location: Near Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: To be discussed
Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 08:15 - 17:00

Looking for an HR role where no two days are the same?

We're partnered with a leading UK food manufacturer to recruit an experienced HR Advisor to join their growing HR team. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to support multiple operational sites across manufacturing, transport and agriculture. 

If you enjoy balancing complex employee relations with engagement initiatives, coaching managers and driving positive change, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a business that values its people and invests in career development.

* Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship. Only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered. 

Working Arrangements
Monday to Thursday: 08:45 - 17:00
Friday: 08:45 - 15:45
Predominantly site-based
One day working from home may be available once established in the role (subject to business needs)
Regular travel to sites in Lincolnshire and Derbyshire (mileage paid) Benefits
Salary to be discussed
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Option to buy additional annual leave
Support towards extended learning & development
Genuine career progression within a large international organisation
Supportive, close-knit HR team The Role

Reporting into the HR Manager, you'll provide proactive HR support across a number of operational business areas, partnering with managers to deliver practical, commercially focused HR solutions.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, combining employee relations, people development, engagement and project work within an exceptionally fast-paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities
Advise and coach managers on employment law, HR policies and best practice
Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management
Build trusted relationships with operational managers across multiple sites
Support employee engagement initiatives, wellbeing activities and recognition programmes
Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data integrity within SAP
Work alongside Learning & Development to support training compliance
Assist with ethical, customer and compliance audits, ensuring the business remains audit-ready
Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Champion company values, diversity and inclusion across the business About You

Essential:
CIPD Level 3 qualified (minimum)
Previous HR Advisor experience within food manufacturing, FMCG manufacturing or another high-volume manufacturing environment
Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to manage casework independently
Good understanding of UK employment legislation
Experience partnering with operational managers
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities We may also consider applicants from:

Large-scale logistics or distribution businesses where you've supported large operational workforces in a fast-paced environment. Please Note

This is a predominantly site-based HR role supporting operational teams. Previous HR experience within food manufacturing is strongly preferred. Candidates from large-scale logistics or distribution operations may also be considered where they've worked within fast-paced operational environments.

Unfortunately, applicants whose HR experience is limited to sectors such as retail, hospitality, education, charities or office-based professional services are unlikely to have the operational exposure required for this position.

To apply, please click Apply or send your CV to (url removed) or for more information, please contact iSQ Recruitment on (phone number removed).

iSQ Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy