Senior HR Advisor (Part Time)
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
- Leave Package
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
- Free Parking
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