Human Resources Advisor in Cornwall

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000

At Ehrmann Cornish Dairy, we’re proud of our Cornish roots and the generations of farmers who have helped shape our heritage. While we respect our past, our focus is firmly on the future. In June 2024, we became part of the Ehrmann Group, a third-generation, family-owned business and one of Germany’s leading dairy companies. With over 100 years of heritage and a strong history of innovation, Ehrmann is recognised globally for producing high-quality dairy products enjoyed by millions. Each year, we transform around 150 million litres of the highest-quality Cornish milk into delicious dairy products using natural ingredients – living our promise of “Delicious Dairy, Done Right.” Our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement drives our ambition not only to succeed but to help shape the future of the dairy industry. Supported by over 200 passionate colleagues and 35 local family farms, we are proud to foster a collaborative, forward-thinking workplace where people can grow, contribute and take pride in our award-winning products.

Overall Purpose: Reporting to the Head of HR, the HR Advisor plays a key role in supporting the organisation’s HR strategy by providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on all HR-related matters. This includes employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and policy implementation. The HR Advisor ensures that HR practices are compliant with employment legislation and aligned with organisational values, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage employee relations issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management, ensuring timely and legally compliant resolution.
• Support recruitment and selection processes, including job advertising, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Support managers with performance management, including appraisals, probation reviews, and capability issues.
• Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS data, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives, including identifying training needs and sourcing appropriate solutions.
• Monitor and report on HR metrics (e.g. absence rates, turnover, engagement).
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
• Keep up to date with changes in employment law and HR best practices, ensuring continuous improvement in HR processes.

Personal Qualities and Behaviours:

• Approachable and empathetic, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional and discreet with a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Confident and assertive in challenging situations.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and resilient under pressure.
• Excellent communicator – both written and verbal – with the ability to influence and build effective relationships.
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic working environment.
• Team-oriented, with a willingness to support wider team objectives.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• CIPD Level 5.
• Proven experience in advising on a range of HR issues, including employee relations.
• Ability to interpret and apply HR policies and procedures consistently.
• Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

All of our recruitment is handled internally, no agencies please.