Job Description

Are you a highly motivated HR professional with a passion for supporting operational teams? We're looking for a

Senior

HR Advisor

to partner directly with our Production and Supply Chain leaders, guiding and advising them on best-in-class people practices. In this dynamic role, you'll be instrumental in shaping our employee experience, from recruitment to retention, ensuring our operational teams are set up for success.

This role is based in Snetterton, Norfolk and offers a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact within a fast-paced and essential part of our business. We are about to embark on large-scale transformational change, bringing best in class operational excellence to our site, and we are looking for a hands-on but strategically minded HR professional to lead the change locally. This is a newly created position, reporting into the country HR Manager, with the ability to shape the position and add significant value to the department.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnering:

Act as a trusted advisor to Production and Supply Chain leaders and managers, providing expert guidance on a wide range of HR matters. You'll help steer them toward effective people strategies that align with business goals and promote a positive work environment.

Change Agent:

Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within HR processes and people practices, aligned with our global 'Operational Excellence' programme. You'll champion positive change, helping managers and employees navigate transitions effectively, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous growth.

Talent Retention:

Develop and implement strategies to retain talent within Production and Supply Chain, identifying factors that contribute to employee engagement and satisfaction, and working with the HR Manager and Global HR Operations Business Partner, as well as local leadership, to create a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for roles within Production and Supply Chain, attracting and securing top talent to meet our operational needs.

Employee Relations:

Manage and resolve employee relations issues, providing fair and consistent advice and support to both employees and managers, ensuring compliance with company policy and employment law.

Absence Management:

Oversee and manage all aspects of absence, including short and long-term sick leave, ensuring adherence to company policies and providing support for employee well-being and return-to-work processes.

Corporate & Local Initiatives:

Support the implementation of corporate HR initiatives and lead the rollout of local HR projects within the Production and Supply Chain functions, driving continuous improvement and positive change.

Performance Management:

Support managers in effectively managing employee performance, including performance reviews, development plans, and addressing underperformance.

HR Policy & Compliance:

Ensure all HR practices and policies within Production and Supply Chain adhere to relevant legislation and company standards.

Required experience:

Proven HR Experience:

Substantial experience (min 5 years) in HR advisory, ideally within a production, manufacturing, and supply chain environment.

Business Partnering Acumen:

Demonstrable ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, influencing and advising on strategic people matters.

Recruitment Expertise:

Solid experience in managing the full recruitment lifecycle.

Employee Relations Proficiency:

A strong understanding of employment law and best practices in managing employee relations issues.

Project Management Skills:

Ability to lead, support and implement HR projects and initiatives.

Ability to Influence:

Proven ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at various levels, building consensus and gaining buy-in for HR initiatives and best practices.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex HR concepts clearly and concisely.

Problem-Solving:

A proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving, with a focus on practical and effective solutions.

HR Qualification:

A relevant HR qualification, ideally CIPD level 5 is desirable but not essential.

Who are we?

We are Nature's Menu, a market leading pet food brand with a state-of-the-art production facility in Snetterton, Norfolk. With a legacy spanning 40 years, we're the UK's leading supplier and expert in raw and natural pet food. Real in every way. Others claim it. We live it. Real ingredients, real expertise and a real passion for providing the nation's pets with natural, real meals they will love.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 48,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwich NR16 2FB