Job Description

Location : Belfast
Job Ref: UDF/2025/502
Employment : Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date : 26 September 2025 05:00 pm

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.


At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.

Equal Opportunities

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.

Benefits

In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.



HR Advisor



As an HR Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our employees and managers across the Group. You will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on a range of HR matters, including employee relations, engagement, performance management, recruitment, and company policies. This position offers an excellent opportunity to both join a vibrant welcoming team and for professional growth and development within the field of human resources.





Key areas of responsibility include:





Provide timely and accurate advice to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Manage employee relations issues, including conducting investigations and facilitating resolution in accordance with company policies and legislation. Support the lifecycle of employees from recruitment and onboarding through performance and development, compensation to offboarding. Maintain HR records and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality. Collaborate with the HR team to develop and implement HR programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and retention. Stay up-to-date on relevant employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. Assist in the development of company policies and procedures. Deliver appropriate HR training as required To ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained always.




We are looking for highly motivated and ambitious candidates with the energy, determination, and mindset to ensure effective delivery within a challenging manufacturing environment. Ideally you will be educated to degree level, be CIPD qualified with a minimum of three years experience working within a Human Resources department, preferably in the food /manufacturing industry and with exposure to unions.





You will have a strong understanding of HR best practice and employment law, proven experience handling employee relations issues with professionalism and confidentiality and have strong problem solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement in complex situations. You should also be highly proficient in Microsoft office and HRIS systems.


Additionally you will need to flexible to travel to any of our sites and have access to your own transport.

Why Dale Farm?

We have a lot to offer at Dale Farm, not only to our farmer members we support but also to our employees and are committed to a learning and development journey for all. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with the role, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, contributary company pension, Life Assurance, and full support from our employee assistance programme.


We promote an open and supportive culture which is based on our core values

Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability

You can find out more about our organisation on our LinkedIn and Facebook Career pages and on our company website where you will find the link to apply