At Albert Bartlett, a leading British family-owned brand in the potato industry with over 70 years of experience, our people are at the heart of our success. We continuously strive to nurture a culture of growth and innovation. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our team on a part-time basis.
As a Senior HR Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting our HR functions, providing expert advice and guidance to management and employees alike. Your strategic insight will help us build and promote a positive work environment, fostering engagement and development among our workforce.
Responsibilities:
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Lead on complex case management including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and capability issues
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Provide expert guidance on absence management, OH referrals, and return-to-work processes
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Coordinate and oversee recruitment activities on shift, including campaign planning, candidate screening, interview facilitation, and onboarding, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and organisational objectives
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Contribute to the success of departmental and cross-functional HR improvement projects
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Support disciplinary hearings and support senior management in decision-making
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Manage and improve HR processes including probation reviews, and exit interviews
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Represent HR in Tier 2 and strategic meetings with senior managers
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Review and update job descriptions and organisational structures
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Provide strategic advice to managers on recruitment, selection, and retention strategies
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Monitor and analyse HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, and retention
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Lead updates to HR policies and ensure compliance with current legislation
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Champion employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
Working Hours:
This role is to primarily support our Backshift and Weekend operations. You will be contracted to work 20 per week, as follows:
Monday 3pm-7pm
Tuesday-Thursday 7pm-11pm
Saturday OR Sunday 4hrs (flexible between 8am & 6pm)
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Requirements
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CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards it
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Proven experience in an HR advisory role, with a strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
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Experience in managing complex employee relations and knowledge of HR policies and procedures
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
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Proficient in HR software applications and Microsoft Office Suite
High resilience and commitment to continuous improvement
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Benefits
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Pension Plans
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Life Assurance
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Annual Leave Package
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Training & Development
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Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
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Free Parking
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