Job Description

About Us

We're on a mission to change the world by growing better. As a B-Corp certified, energy-saving, sustainably powered vertical farm, we're transforming the way food is grown--creating delicious, nutritious, and affordable produce that doesn't cost the earth.
We believe in bold ambitions and simple solutions, tackling one of the world's biggest challenges: sustainable food production.
Our moonshot? By 2050, 1 in 3 people will be eating vertically farmed food, proving we can feed a growing world using less land.
At our core, we believe in:

Standing Tall - We do what we say we're going to do. We take pride in our work.

Thinking Big - We embrace bold ambitions while avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Growing Together - We're one team, collaborating and challenging each other to unlock our full potential.

Being Deep Rooted - We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. We care about people, the planet, and our business.

Now, we're looking for a People Advisor to join us and help drive this mission forward.
Your Role

We're looking for a People Advisor who's switched on, organised, and ready to get stuck in. You'll keep the wheels turning on the nuts and bolts of People operations--making sure our data is clean and a genuine source of truth, payroll runs error-free, and every stage of the employee journey feels seamless.
You'll be the go-to person for questions big and small, whether it's from a manager in the office or a team member on site, making sure everyone gets the support they need. We're also looking for someone who understands how important it is to get the most from our People systems.
You'll make sure our tools talk to each other, become a trusted super-user, and see reporting as second nature. You'll bring a real interest in automation and AI--using them to cut out manual admin and streamline processes so the People team can focus on what matters most.

Location: This role will be based in Sandwich with and occasional travel to other sites if applicable. Who you'll be working with As a vital member of the People Team, you'll collaborate across the business--including Leadership, Operations, Finance, Technical, R&D, Commercial, and Marketing.
You'll play a key role in making sure our People practices help every team thrive. We're looking for someone who can flex their approach--just as confident partnering with senior leaders on strategic priorities as they are building trust and solving day-to-day challenges alongside colleagues on the shop floor.
We believe in growing together, ensuring every team member has the opportunity to flourish and make a real impact. As part of this role, you'll be expected to stand tall--delivering results with integrity and accountability.
What you'll be doing

HR Operations & Administration

oKeep employee records accurate, up to date, and reliable in our HRIS (HiBob)--our single source of truth. Make sure we're compliant with UK employment law and our own policies. o Run smooth onboarding and offboarding processes--from contracts and right-to-work checks to exit interviews--always finding ways to make them less manual and more efficient. Lead recruitment and onboarding for farm operatives and support the People Partner with other roles. Support line managers with confidence on disciplinaries, grievances, and performance cases, ensuring fair, consistent outcomes. Draft HR documents (contracts, letters, change forms) and keep our People Portal (Notion) accurate, clear, and written in the right tone of voice. Build smart workflows and templates into HiBob so we reduce manual admin and keep processes simple and consistent. Manage benefits and our training portal, spotting opportunities to automate and streamline.
Payroll & Data Management

Confidently collate, validate, and process monthly payroll inputs--working closely with Finance to keep things accurate and error-free. Own time and attendance data, absence reporting, and leave tracking--making sure it's clean, consistent, and connected. Run and interpret reports on payroll, headcount, turnover, and other HR metrics, turning data into insights the business can act on. Support annual pay reviews, bonus, and benefits processes with precise data preparation and validation. Drive smarter ways of working by automating reporting and building dashboards so data flows seamlessly across our systems.
Employee Support

Be the first point of contact for employee queries, solving issues quickly and escalating only where needed. Support employee relations cases with a clear, balanced approach. Help shape engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives--making sure comms land with the right tone of voice and tracking impact through data.
Project Work & Audits

Take part in People projects--from process improvements and system rollouts to policy development. Support site management with audit readiness (BRCGS, Red Tractor, SMETA), backed by reliable data and strong processes. Constantly look for ways to streamline and automate, so the People team spends less time on manual admin and more time on the work that matters most.
We all play a key role in bringing the company's purpose and ESG goals to life. By integrating these priorities into team operations, they help employees understand their importance and empower them to contribute through their daily work and decision-making.

Throughout your work, you'll be encouraged to think big, embracing innovation while keeping solutions efficient and effective.

What skills you should have

We're looking for someone who is deep rooted, passionate about people, the planet, and (of course) leafy greens, someone who thrives in a collaborative and purpose driven environment.
Must have skills:

Minimum 2 years' hands-on experience in a generalist HR / People Advisor role (manufacturing background would be a bonus) Confident with data: strong Excel or Google Sheets skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas, visualization, data validation) and able to turn numbers into insights. Solid understanding of UK payroll processes and statutory requirements--you know how to keep payroll clean and error-free. Experience working with cloud-based HRIS systems, with a knack for getting the best out of them. High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills--you keep the small things sharp so the big things run smoothly. Able to build trusted relationships at every level, with employees and Leadership team A passion for smarter working: you look for opportunities to automate, connect systems, and reduce manual admin. An eye for comms--you know how to get the tone of voice right so People messages land well.
Nice to have skills:

Solid knowledge of UK employment legislation CIPD Level 5 or working towards Experience working in manufacturing or production environment, familiarity with shift patterns
What success looks like in this role

3 months in - You've rooted yourself in our business, built strong relationships, and contributed to ongoing projects. You will be comfortable with our HRIS and HR and payroll processes 6 months in - You've taken ownership of key initiatives and started seeing the fruits of your labour, such as recruitment, onboarding, benefits admin and employee engagement initiatives 12 months in - You've driven measurable impact, helping shape future strategies and making the business bloom and our employee engagement results demonstrate this.
Interview Process

We believe in a transparent and streamlined hiring process

Here's what you can expect.

Talent Screen - an initial video call with our People Partner Hiring Manager Interview - a deep dive over Teams into your experience and potential fit for this role. On site Interview - meet the team, get a feel for our culture; this stage will also include competency test (one of which is Excel). Leadership Interview - a remote conversation with a leadership representative from your team. Offer - if successful, we'll make a verbal offer followed by the details in writing.
What's in it for you?
We believe in standing tall by offering opportunities that allow you to grow, thrive and be recognised for your contributions.

Be part of a pioneering business - join one of the fastest growing and most exciting teams in the vertical farming industry. Work with a team that's rooted in purpose - you will work with and learn from a friendly, smart, growing, and passionate team who care about each other and the business. Cultivate your own growth - a chance to develop yourself and make the role your own as the business and team builds, broadening your knowledge and capabilities to push you to the next level. Make an impact - Help drive change for good as part of a B-Corp certified company leading sustainable innovation. Flexibility - We can't tackle the world's food challenges if we're not thriving ourselves. We work with everyone to ensure they have the balance they need to do their best work.
Our goal is to change the world by growing better - and we want you to be a part of that journey.

Package & Benefits

Competitive base salary Annual bonus based on company, team, and personal performance 25 days holiday + bank holidays Group Income Protection Private Health Insurance Enhanced maternity & paternity leave 5% employer pension contribution Mental health and coaching support (Free and confidential access to comprehensive mental healthcare and coaching through Agile) Learning Allowance - Support for your professional development with a dedicated learning fund. Cycle to Work Scheme Paid volunteering days Anniversary Rewards
Special perks for your milestones

Quarterly team socials and company events - Enjoy fun and engaging team bonding experiences!
We believe in growing together, ensuring everyone in our team has the opportunity to thrive. Our team is the most valuable part of our business - our success is defined by the hard-working, brilliant and enthusiastic people we employ.

Our recruitment process and employment decisions are based on our business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability status. We don't tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and we encourage all suitable applicants to apply for open positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Referral programme
Experience:

HR: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Sandwich, CT13 9FA (required)
Work Location: In person