People Advisor in Sittingbourne

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Salary: £33,000 per annum

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for a People Advisor to join their on-site team and play a key role in creating a supportive, inclusive and high‑performing workplace. This is a hands‑on, generalist HR role within a fast‑paced operational environment, ideal for someone who is passionate about people, culture and doing things the right way.

The Role

As People Advisor, you\’ll be a friendly and approachable first point of contact for all people‑related matters on site. You\’ll work closely with managers and employees, providing practical, values‑led HR advice and supporting the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager people queries
• Provide HR advice on absence, performance, conduct, wellbeing and engagement
• Support employee relations cases including investigations, disciplinaries and grievances
• Coach and develop line managers to build confidence in people management
• Support recruitment, onboarding and retention to ensure a positive employee experience
• Maintain accurate HR data, records and reports, using insights to identify trends and improvements
• Champion company values and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture

About You

You\’ll bring a people‑first mindset and the confidence to balance empathy with pragmatism in a busy environment.

You\’ll Ideally Have

• Experience in a generalist HR or People Advisor role
• Background in manufacturing, food production or another fast‑paced operational setting (desirable)
• A solid understanding of UK employment law and employee relations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust at all levels
• A proactive, organised approach with excellent attention to detail
• A genuine passion for creating great places to work

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 desirable, or
• CIPD Level 3 (working towards or willing to train)

If you meet most, but not all, of the criteria, our client would still love to hear from you – potential and attitude matter.

Benefits

Our client offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Paid leave for key life moments (such as birthdays, moving house, becoming a grandparent or a child starting school)
• Staff profit share
• Wellbeing programme
• 30% staff discount
• Smart spending discounts and free food perks
• Team meals, events and away days
• The opportunity to work for a B-Corp‑certified organisation committed to people, sustainability and community

Our Client\’s Values

Our client is a proudly independent, family‑owned B Corp that genuinely cares – about its people, its product and its impact. They are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to belong. By embracing diversity and collaboration, they believe remarkable things can be achieved.

If you’re looking to grow your HR career with an organisation that truly lives its values, this could be the role for you.