Senior HR Advisor

The Dawn Meats Group is one of Europe’s leading food processing companies and operates as Dunbia in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

Cross Hands is a large, fast-paced retail meat factory employing up to 1,100 people during peak periods each year. Our people are central to the success of the site, and the HR team plays a key role in supporting employees and managers across a busy and varied operation. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join the team, provide trusted and practical HR support, and help us continue to strengthen our people practices and workplace culture.

The main focus of the role is to provide generalist support for HR activities on site, in addition to advising and supporting managers and employees on generalist HR issues such as: disciplinary, grievance, staff transfers, employment law, employment contract variations, employee relations and performance management. 

The role is primarily focused on the day-to-day operational delivery of generalist HR support across the site. You will also support the Site HR Manager with some strategic activity when required. Key responsibilities include:

• Support, challenge and assist Managers with their line Manager accountabilities e.g., Disciplinary/Employee Relations matters providing advice, ensuring legislative compliance and best practice at all times
• Support conflict resolution and coach managers on matters relating to their teams and functions, while demonstrating Dunbia’s values and behaviours
• Support the recruitment process when required at all levels of the business
• Providing statistical and management information in report format advising of areas requiring improvement.
• Work collaboratively across the business within and across sites on initiatives and projects
• Collaborate with the HR Manager in the preparation and delivery of compliance against ETI base code and social auditing for their Functions
• Continue to develop and focus on ways to improve the people and business performance, supporting the company’s community and charity agenda.

• CIPD Level 5 or above, or relevant HR experience within a high-volume operational environment, ideally food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, with experience managing complex employee relations, attendance, absence and performance cases
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Commercial astuteness with an innovative and creative approach
• Excellent networking skills with an ability to influence stakeholders
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent planning and organising skills and receptive to change
• Able to use initiative, exercise sound judgement and coach managers confidently while maintaining confidentiality