Human Resources Advisor

You will be working as part of a small HR Team providing support across the whole employee lifecycle for our teammates across the business in manufacturing, logistics and all head office functions. We’re looking for an individual with a genuine desire to seek improvements in the way we do things with the potential to grow and develop in this fast paced business.

The Role:

• Take the lead on driving a positive new starter experience from initial onboarding to the end of the probationary period, leading induction training, embedding brand values and company culture.
• Respond to general queries promptly, providing HR advice, guidance and coaching to teammates in adherence to company policy, employment legislation and best practices.
• Support line managers with people management issues; attendance and performance, probationary period and performance plan maintenance, recommending appropriate actions and ensuring these are carried out.
• Share feedback and coaching to line managers to improve.
• Assisting in disciplinary matters and providing guidance to managers.
• Monitoring teammate attendance, and managing holiday and absence records.
• Generate reports for department managers offering insights and recommendations based on HR metrics and data analysis.
• Collaborate with managers where appropriate to develop team members through competency framework development and career planning.
• Work with managers to identify skill building training activities, and co-ordinate training events and e-learning.
• Co-ordinate annual performance and KPI objective setting processes.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement.
• Maintenance of the HR software – HR Toolkit and employee life-cycle maintenance.
• Support with HR project work as needed.
• Ensure the moments that matter to all teammates are managed well - do the ordinary extraordinarily well.

You’re Naturally Like This:

• Have high standards for quality of delivery.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Flexible, can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Generalist HR experience with a passion for L&D.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Commitment to deliver first-rate, pro-active and appropriate HR and L&D support across the business.
• A positive and resilient disposition as well as being a strong team player.
• Great at building positive, productive relationships.
• Confident communicator.

Non-Negotiables:

• Part/fully qualified CIPD.
• At least 3 years proven experience in HR.
• Confident to deliver training on a one-to-one or small workshop basis.
• Highly organised and excellent verbal and written skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and MS Office applications.
• Stays informed about employment legislative matters.

The role requires applicants to be based out of our Liverpool HQ Monday - Thursday with Friday a working from home day. Please only submit applications if you can meet this requirement.

Desirables:

• HR experience ideally gained within a Logistics, Manufacturing or Ecommerce industry.
• Previous training delivery / L&D experience.

Join Protein Works: Home of the Best Shakes on the Planet. Protein Works® is a multi-award-winning healthy food brand based in the Northwest. Our mission is simple: to help people live healthier & happier lives through the power of nutrition.

We employ 170 people across product development, manufacturing, logistics, and head office, all working towards one goal: creating premium, nutrition-packed products at unbeatable value. Our range includes protein shakes, meal shakes, wellness supplements, and high-protein snacks, all crafted for incredible taste and top-tier nutrition.

With over 350 million shakes sold worldwide, Protein Works® is one of Europe’s fastest-growing food and beverage brands. We’re obsessed with excellence and innovation, helping over 2 million customers on their journey to better health.

Benefits:

• Free drinks and snacks.
• Exclusive staff discount.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Hybrid working: WFH on Fridays.
• Private Healthcare.
• 25 days holiday + all bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Staff socials and events.
• Fantastic Bonus Scheme.