Human Resources Advisor in Manchester

Cranswick PLC is one of the UK\’s leading food manufacturers, renowned for crafting exceptional Continental specialities that delight of customers every day. Our passion for authentic flavours and uncompromising quality has made us the trusted partner of the nation\’s top retailers.

At Cranswick, we don\’t just make food—we celebrate it. From succulent olives and vibrant antipasti to premium continental charcuterie and perfectly cooked meats like corned beef , every product reflects our dedication to excellence and creativity.

We\’re committed to nurturing talent and fostering an inclusive, dynamic workplace where ambitious professionals can thrive, grow, and make a real impact. Join us and be part of a team that\’s shaping the future of food.

About the roleWe are on the hunt for an energetic HR Advisor to drive the People Department forward by implementing continued \’Best Practice\’ approaches and methods to ensure HR plays a pivotal role in the Company and provides a high level of support across all functions. You will play a key role in driving engagement, wellbeing and performance across the Cranswick Continental division, supporting the drive of Cranswick HR values on site by ensuring the site can Attract, Engage and Progress its colleagues.

This role is an onsite role working across our sites in Bury and Worsley in Greater Manchester.

Company ValuesWe built our business on an unwavering commitment to quality, efficiency and innovation which is embedded in our culture. This is delivered by our hard-working, talented teams who continually drive the business forward.

Key Duties

Lead the HR team to deliver a customer centric HR service to the site, supporting each team member\’s professional development and performance.

Be a partner for senior department managers; proving advice and guidance across all HR policies and procedures. This includes recruitment, onboarding, talent management, and engagement.

Lead ER casework and ensure that legal compliance is adhered to in all cases. This will include Disciplinary & Grievance, Performance Management, Absence Management, Redundancies, and Organisation Design – always maintaining the strictest level of confidentiality in line with GDPR regulations

Ensure that all HR systems are fully maintained and updated by HR the team and that data generated from the department is accurate.

Ensure GDPR principals and routines are always followed by the HR team, and improvements to processes are identified and implemented.

Ensuring the employee engagement calendar activities are facilitated and costed to achieve maximum impact for all colleagues

Delivery of all audit processes and systems to ensure compliance on group and external audits

Manage the maintenance of HR folders and systems to be audit ready

Liaising with solicitors on employee relations matters

Support recruitment practices on site, ensuring interviews are conducted in the correct manner and records of applicants/interviewees are logged for legal compliance, in line with GDPR guidelines.

Managing and developing the HR Assistants

Ensuring monthly HR reports and any ad hoc reports are produced correctly and as requested

Maintaining and driving HR projects

We are looking for someone who has a keen eye for detail and accuracy. A person who can take responsibility for their key duties and their performance. If you are enthusiastic about learning and a team player with a can-do attitude, then Cranswick Continental Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunity StatementWe are an equal opportunities employer. At Cranswick we know that diverse teams are more likely to have greater innovation, creativity and understand of our customer needs. These are many of the things we are passionate about.

Did you know that some demographics may be less likely to apply to job adverts than others? For example, women are likely to apply only if they fit all of the skills listed. If you\’re reading this and perhaps don\’t tick every skill, then please still make yourself known to us. We\’d love to hear from you so we can assess this.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, therefore please contact us to request any assistance required.

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