Join us as an HR Advisor, providing hands-on support and working closely with the HR Business Partner to deliver consistent, practical people solutions. You'll handle day-to-day HR queries, support low-level employee relations cases, and be a visible, trusted first point of contact for line managers on site on a fixed term contract until September 2027.
Location: Wednesbury / Piquant
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Company pension, Company EAP program, 25 day's holidays plus bank holidays, Monthly pay, PPE provided
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The role:
- Manage routine employee relations cases, including absence, conduct, capability and informal grievances, escalating more complex matters where needed
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Provide clear, practical guidance to line managers on policies, procedures and best practice
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Support investigations, including note-taking and preparing outcome documentation
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Prepare and issue HR documents such as invitations, outcomes, contractual changes and general correspondence
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Maintain accurate employee records and support HR systems to ensure data quality
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Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities
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Act as a visible and approachable HR presence on site, building strong working relationships
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Provide day-to-day, accessible HR support and help foster a positive employee experience
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Respond to line manager queries with consistent, practical advice aligned to company policy
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Support and coach managers in applying people processes effectively
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Support key HR processes including absence tracking, probation reviews and performance cycles, ensuring consistency and compliance
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Work closely with the HR Business Partner, supporting case preparation, reporting, HR initiatives and site-level change activities
About you:
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Previous experience in an HR Advisor or HR Officer role
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Hands-on experience managing a range of employee relations cases
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Background in manufacturing, FMCG or a fast-paced operational environment (desirable)
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Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
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Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
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Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships at all levels
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Practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
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Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
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Comfortable working with data, with good numeracy and IT skills
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CIPD Level 3 as a minimum
The KTC Group is a leading food manufacturer & distributor with headquarters in the West Midlands, serving major national retailers, large food service groups and blue-chip corporations.
Our colleagues are the heart of our business, and we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our hardworking, talented team here at The KTC Group.
The KTC Group has grown significantly within the last few years, and we have ambitious plans for the future. It's an exciting time to join our team, with real opportunities to build a successful career in the food industry.
The KTC Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
