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 Turkey HR Team based in Casitor, Lincolnshire.
Purpose of the role:
Under the guidance of the HR Manager in Derbyshire, the 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 & Working Hours
Working hours are Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00. Potential for flexibility, working hours can be discussed further at interview stage.
This is a predominately office-based role but there may be a requirement for you to go within the factory environment.
Your key responsibilities as a HR Officer will include:
Employee Relations
- Being responsible for employee relations activities giving appropriate HR advice on key issues such as disciplinary, grievance and capability, in line with current employment law and company policies/procedures.
- Supporting 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, leading regular meeting with key stakeholders to address any upcoming issues.
- Ensuring managers understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Ensuring managers apply these policies and procedures fairly and consistently, in line with good practice and legislative requirements whilst meeting business needs.
- Making recommendations for improvements in process and practices.
Absence Management
- Ensuring 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.
- Liaising with the Health & Wellness team and occupational health specialists as required.
- Working with managers to meet their KPI targets for reducing absence levels.
Headcount/Recruitment
- Working 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
- Working with the resourcing team to ensure the recruitment of colleagues against headcount requirements in a timely manner.
- Assisting with the recruitment of skilled and managerial roles, alongside the resourcing team.
Communication / Engagement
- Producing and managing KPI information and reporting at relevant meetings.
- Acting as point of contact for colleague queries/issue, where applicable refer colleague to relevant process to be followed.
- Supporting the Avara in the Community initiative through the facilitation of activities via the Community group, including engagement with local schools.
What we are looking for:
- The ability to 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.
- A high level of personal integrity demonstrating respect and empathy.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels.
- Methodical approach to work with an attention to detail whilst working at pace.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- 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.
- Up to date experience and confident in usage of Microsoft Office and HR packages
A little about us:
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the nation’s most popular supermarkets and restaurants. 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 7000 people. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.
All our operational facilities are Covid secure, with protective measures and precautions in place to keep our people safe.
What’s in it for you?
As a HR Officer you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
- Up to £36,000 per annum depending on experience.
- 31 Days annual leave
- 6% employer matched pension contributions.
- Life Insurance
- Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources and shopping perks and discounts
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.