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HR Officer (FTC 9-12 months)

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HR Officer

Are you passionate about Employee Relations? Do you have experience working within HR? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced growing operation?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to HR across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated HR Officer to join our Site Operations team, based at our advanced pack and primary processing site in Hereford on a fixed term contract basis (*9-12 months)

Purpose of the role

As a HR Officer, you will serve as a business partner and be a key member of the Human Resources Team. You will develop an effective, engaging and proactive working partnership with first line managers and colleagues to ensure the provision of timely, professional and effective HR related advice within Company policy and legal requirements.

Operating Environment and working hours

Working hours are Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00 with some flexibility required.

This is a predominately office-based role but there may be a requirement for you to enter the factory which is a refrigerated and noisy environment.

What will I be responsible for as HR Officer?

Employee Relations

Be responsible for Employee Relations activities within dedicated areas. Give appropriate HR advice on key issues such as disciplinary, grievance and capability, in line with current employment law and Company policies/procedures
Support Managers in disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings. This includes involvement in investigations, guiding and advising the Manager during the hearing. Taking notes and confirming the outcome of the hearing.
Taking a proactive approach, lead regular meeting with key stakeholders to address any upcoming issues.
Ensuring that Managers are aware of Company policies and procedures.Ensuring manager apply these policies and procedures fairly and consistently, in line with good practice and legislative requirements whilst meeting business needs.
Make recommendations for improvements in process and practices.

Absence Management

Ensure consistent and robust application of the attendance procedure in line with the Absence Policy
Leading the case review process, in conjunction with the Health & Wellness team, provide effective advice and guidance on all absence management cases
Liaise with the Health & Wellness team and specialists as required
Work with Managers to meet their KPI targets for reducing absence levels.

Headcount/Recruitment

Work with relevant department managers to manage headcount requirements including actual vs planned heads and identify vacancies, and review skilled roles in line with succession plan
Work with Resourcing Team to ensure the recruitment of colleagues against headcount requirements in a timely manner
Assist with the recruitment of skilled and Managerial roles, alongside the Resourcing team

Communication / Engagement

Produce and manage KPI information and report at relevant meetings.
Act as point of contact for colleague queries/issue, where applicable refer colleague to relevant process to be followed.
Support the Avara in the Community initiative through the facilitation of activities via the Community group, including engagement with local schools

What are we looking for as a HR Officer?

Essential

Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of employment law
CIPD qualified or part qualified at Level 5
Experience of working within a manufacturing or fast paced organisation in a HR role

Desirable

Graduate calibre, ideally in business or HR related discipline

Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels and work effectively within a team, see the potential in others and understands the impact of their actions on colleagues
A relentless drive to improve performance and deliver outstanding results through new, innovative and more effective ways of working.
Up to date experience and confident in usage of Microsoft Office and HR packages
Methodical with an attention to detail whilst working at pace
Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external contacts
Ability to work under own initiative
Ability to handle conflict/confrontation effectively
Time Management with an ability to identify and focus on priorities in a varied role

What’s in it for you?

We offer comprehensive training as well as development and career progression opportunities. As HR Officer, you can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

31 Days Holiday
6% Matched Pension
Private Medical Cover for Self
Life assurance
Access to salary sacrifice car scheme
Variety of Wellbeing and Employee perks such as unlimited remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, financial support

How can I apply?

We are looking for a candidate to start at the earliest possible opportunity. If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

A little about us:

We are a leading supplier of chicken and turkey products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people.

The success of our business is based on providing a high quality, affordable product and delivering great service levels to our customers. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.

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