We are recruiting for an HR Advisor to support the Transport operation of a major UK food and agriculture business, based near Sleaford, Lincolnshire .
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
This is a varied, hands-on HR role working closely with transport managers and employees across a busy operational workforce. You will provide practical HR advice, manage employee relations matters and help managers deal confidently and consistently with day-to-day people issues.
The HR Advisor Role
As HR Advisor, you will provide professional HR support across the Transport department, working closely with operational management and the wider HR team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Advising managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, conduct and capability
Managing and supporting absence and sickness cases
Coaching managers through HR policies, procedures and employee issues
Supporting investigations, meetings and formal HR processes
Providing practical advice in line with UK employment legislation
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee retention
Maintaining accurate HR systems and employee records
Supporting training, development and compliance activity
Helping drive employee engagement and a positive workplace culture
Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
We would like to hear from candidates currently working as an:
HR Advisor | HR Officer | People Advisor | Employee Relations Advisor | HR Generalist | HR Coordinator
You will ideally have:
Previous experience in an HR advisory or generalist role
Strong practical experience of employee relations
Experience managing disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters
Good knowledge of UK employment law
Confidence advising and supporting operational managers
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Good HR administration and HR systems experience
A practical, resilient and solutions-focused approach
CIPD qualification or be working towards CIPD
Experience within transport, logistics, distribution, warehousing, FMCG, food production, manufacturing or another high-volume operational environment would be highly advantageous.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being close to the operation and working directly with managers and employees. xrnqpay
You will gain broad exposure across employee relations and generalist HR within a large, established organisation, while developing your experience in a busy transport and logistics environment .
The role offers:
Broad generalist HR responsibility
Strong employee relations exposure
Close interaction with Transport and operational management
Support from an experienced HR team
Ongoing training and professional development
CIPD development opportunities
Long-term career progression within a major organisation
Pension and employee benefits
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Location & Hours
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 8:45am 5:00pm Friday: 8:45am 3:45pm
If you are an HR Advisor, HR Officer or People Advisor with experience supporting a busy operational workforce, particularly within transport, logistics or distribution , we would like to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
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