Hr Advisor

This role is a joint resource across both the Agri GB and Agri NI HR teams.
The successful applicant will be based in either GB or NI with an expectation to travel to the Agri sites which fall within the role remit across the UK The HR Advisor is a credible and proactive member of the HR Team supporting the HR Business Partner with managing the day-to-day HR operation through the delivery of an effective and efficient generalist HR advisory service, that is both in line with best practice and meets both the company's objectives and wider legal requirements.
The HR Advisor will play a crucial role in the HR Team, assisting in the implementation of HR policy and procedure aligned with the overall people and business strategy.
For smaller sites the HR Advisor will ensure the quality of operational training against core priority areas for the site through providing a proactive, effective, engaging, and professional Training services to the site.
Group People Strategy Understand group people strategy and work in line with strategic direction Work closely with specialist functions such as Talent and Experience and Learning & Development to deliver on site / area plans.
Driving delivery of key metrics, such as turnover, absence and retention rates Policies & Procedures Understand and work in line with policies and procedures, with a solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
Educate managers to understand and work in line with policies and procedures Employee Relations Partner with the site team to ensure all ER cases are resolved in a timely manner Manage and administer capability, conduct and grievance cases alongside the relevant manager providing legal and policy compliant advice.
Employee Data base:?
Ensure all HR Systems are maintained and kept up to date with accurate information.
Handle personal data and information in a professional manner ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality.
Absence Management:?
Support and challenge Managers to drive delivery on absence reduction plans Manage sickness absence in collaboration with managers, assisting staff back to work and working with managers to reduce sickness absence across the organisation.
Support HR Business Partner in the delivery of absence KPI's by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
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Ethical and Pillar Book:?
Support SEDEX and Customer specific reporting and compliance appropriately.
Support customer and ethical audits are in order to achieve the highest score.
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Occupational Health: Managing the Occupational Health diary to allocate team members referrals (ad hoc referrals / health surveillance)?
Provide advice to Managers in the implementation of any recommendations from management referrals ?
Learning and Development: Support the site to achieve and maintain 100% training compliance against all training requirements across all business disciplines i.e. legal, technical and H&S to meet customer, legal)?
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Aligning site requirements with centrally provided training to maximise development opportunities HSE Pro-actively support Health and Safety initiatives across the site and within the HR department including Go For Zero campaigns, awareness and compliance?
Resource Planning: ?
Work with Operational business partners to develop solutions for gaps in establishment figures Promote apprenticeship opportunities Work with local colleges and schools to promote careers within the food industry supporting future talent pipe line.
Recruitment and onboarding: ?
Partner the hiring manager and Talent Acquisition throughout the process ensuring the best candidate is selected and appointed.
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Support a seamless recruitment process between People Services, Learning & Development and hiring manager Communication and Leadership Advocate and champion Diversity within the site Lead on ensuring that our Values are communicated and practiced by our employees at all levels Best in class communication processes and systems are established and implemented on the site Support the HR Business Partner with the smooth running of Works Councils / Engagement Forums / Colleague Forums to be in place Engagement Coordinate and support engagement plan activity Drive localised well-being events.
Work pro-actively with identified local community and charity partners to support the local area.
Other: ?
Participate in HR project work offering feedback to make improvements.
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Attend HR meetings, Conference, Development Activity, other meetings, travelling in the role to other sites as required.
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Support the Operational business partners to deliver business objectives Raise HR tickets to action all HR administrative requests, following ticket system and adhering to SLA?
Provide professional effective advice to support change initiatives Demonstrate financial awareness of actions and decisions including cost-conscious practices Any other duties as required Training (smaller sites) Validate factory training processes, SOPs, work instructions etc that have been delivered by operational trainers and technical teams using observation, questioning techniques and coaching Update the Training System daily Ensure all training evidence / resources are completed correctly, signed, and dated to support with due diligence.
Advise on the creation of Job Specific SOPs to ensure they are clear for training purposes Support audits when requested to do so Lead inductions Raise concerns with inaccuracies in SOPs / Work Instructions to the SME and relevant key stakeholder so they can make corrective actions Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure changes in operations are reported to the SME and relevant key stakeholders Lead class based training at site Key Deliverables Safety as a Condition Proactive plans to support the overall employee experience and staff engagement Proactive plans to support KPI delivery Site Absence % within target Site 30-day retention % within target Site Labour turnover within target Site Agency % within target Site Training Matrix % Compliance Training % The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day.
Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
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