HR Advisor - FTC

Culina Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides logistics, warehousing, distribution, and other services for the food and drink industry in United Kingdom and Ireland. It provides chilled, ambient, contract packaging, and bonded logistics services, as well as value-added services, such as online visibility and systems integration, pallet management, and supply chain management.

We are now seeking a Human Resources Advisor to join the HR team for a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an onsite role that will support our Haverhill based operation.



Reporting to the HR Business Partner, as the HR Advisor you will be responsible for delivering a seamless and efficient operational service to all areas of the business, through the provision of effective first line advice and guidance to the people managers. 

Key Duties of a HR Advisor include:

• Provide an efficient support service for HR, ensuring a fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Provides first line advice, guidance and coaching to line managers for all matters relating to the full employee lifecycle, escalating complex or high-risk cases to HRBP
• Co-ordinate, attend and provide support for ER meetings as required.
• Responsibility for the completion of people related changes, including changes to Terms and Conditions and Approval to Recruit.
• Track and provide data as requested, using data to suggest and implement initiatives
• Championing and supporting group-wide processes, such as working with Central Functions in job evaluations and grading
• Maintenance of HR System holding employee information in timely and accurate manner
• Partner with Learning and Development and line managers to support in the identification and provision of training and development needs
• Consistently review and develop of people related processes, as appropriate, supporting the continual improvement of the function.
• Liaising with occupational health for long term sickness and management referral cases, conducting home visits where necessary.
• Provides support and completion of wider HR projects as directed from HRBP/ Head of HR
• Administration of HR Systems and processes as required
• Completes HR Information Reports on a weekly and monthly basis, to provide to HRBP/ Head of HR
• Provide support to HRBP in day to day management of all ER related cases, and ensuring the timely conclusion of these as appropriate
• Provide support with site initiatives such as engagement initiatives, survey responses etc.
• Provide support on the execution of HR projects including restructuring, new builds, closure, TUPE.

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• HR legislative understanding and knowledge
• Proven experience in advising on HR associated matters
• Experience of data inputting and reporting, with proactive use of data to inform business decisions
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organised with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Adaptable/flexible
• Positive and credible with the ability to build trust, respect and openness
• Commercial and proactive mind-set
• High level IT skills using MS Office suite
• Excellent communication skills
• CIPD qualification or equivalent – preferred but not essential

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Bonus  – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme 
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
• Life Assurance -  x4 your annual salary 
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!