HR/People Advisor
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm (with flexibility when required - we’re open to discussing flexibility around core working hours)
Salary: Competitive
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our developing People team. We are looking for a People Advisor to join our established and evolving team as we strive to create innovative, people-focused HR solutions.
As People Advisor, your passion for the employee experience will shine as you take the lead in managing day-to-day employee relations cases while championing proactive initiatives that prioritise colleague wellbeing. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the trusted resource for all employee relations matters, playing an essential part in enhancing the overall wellbeing of our workforce. You will be instrumental in administering, supporting, and continuously improving our Employee Relations (ER) processes, ensuring a positive and supportive environment for all our colleagues. Alongside this, the People Advisor will build strong, trusted relationships with management teams and develop a solid understanding of the wider business, including active involvement in core manning, vacancy levels and people data trends.
A bit about us
Cranswick Convenience Foods is one of the largest cooked meats manufacturers in the UK, supplying high quality cooked meats, from standard tiers through to premium, to leading high street retailers.
With a diverse team of over 1,000 colleagues, every day at Cranswick brings unique challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth – there has never been a more exciting time to join us!
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the People Partner you will be responsible for:
- Supporting managers to proactively manage people-related matters including absence, disciplinary, grievance and capability using fresh approaches to engage, inspire, and drive change.
- Support and improve absence management processes, including the active management of welfare meetings, return-to-work and OH referrals, taking minutes in hearings when needed.
- Developing the capability and confidence of managers to handle challenges confidently and creatively providing insights and feedback.
- Daily administering of company sickness register, timely monitoring and processing of return-to-work interviews, self-certifications, and fit notes.
- Drafting and reviewing letters and other relevant documents as necessary.
- Producing and analysing key people metrics to identify trends and recommend proactive measures.
- Supporting and leading on people-focused initiatives that prioritises wellbeing and growth to support our colleagues as per the People Strategy.
- Collaborating with the wider People team and management teams to interpret people data and trends, understanding and actively contributing to solutions around core manning, turnover, recruitment status and leaver trends.
What we need from you
Essential
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 preferably) or equivalent experience gained in an HR role.
- Proven knowledge of employment law and best practices.
- Experience working within a large organisation, with a busy flow of ER work.
- Demonstrable HR advisory experience (preferably 3 years +)
- Proficient in UK employment law and keeps abreast of legislative changes.
- Accurate & detailed record keeping.
- Tech savvy with advanced Word and Excel skills.
- A team player committed to achieving collective success.
- Analytical, highly organised and detail orientated.
- Resilience and diplomacy, especially in managing sensitive and challenging people issues.
Desirable
It would be advantageous to have experience working within a manufacturing environment with understanding of complex shift patterns.
What you’ll get in return
We offer a fantastic reward package in return, here’s a peek at some of our fantastic benefits:
- Discounted ShareSave scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay with service
- Enhance pension scheme
- Long service awards – vouchers and enhanced holidays with service
- Access to our ‘Feed Your Wellbeing’ hub offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts, as well as access to health and wellbeing support (including 24h virtual GP)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to purchase extra holidays
- Recommend a friend scheme
- DIS benefit
- Access to discounted and exclusive memberships
- On site parking
Interested?
Send us your CV and covering letter to [email protected] and let us know what position you’re applying for in the subject of the email.
Closing date: Friday 01st May 2026 (please note that the closing date may be brought forward)
If you are an internal applicant please notify your line manage before applying