Senior HR Advisor

Join Our People Team – Senior HR Advisor (Warehouse & Transport)

Location: Melton (HU14 3HJ)
Salary: Competitive

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for partnering with operational teams to deliver real business impact? Heron Foods is looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join our dynamic People Team, supporting our Warehouse and Transport functions at our Store Support Centre in Melton, near North Ferriby.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a strategic, hands-on HR role at the heart of a fast-paced logistics and warehousing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior leaders in Warehouse and Transport, providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance, talent, and resourcing.
• Lead and support on complex HR casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management.
• Work closely with operational and training managers to drive engagement, performance, and development across teams.
• Support and coach line managers to build confidence in delivering effective people management.
• Collaborate with the Training Manager to design and implement tailored training and development initiatives.
• Drive recruitment and succession planning to ensure teams are equipped for future growth.
• Contribute to departmental meetings, offering valuable people insights that support key decisions.
• Ensure all HR activity is compliant, consistent, and aligned to best practice.
• Provide HR metrics and analysis to support data-led decision making.

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum).
• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within warehousing, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident in managing complex employee relations cases.
• Proactive and pragmatic, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved.
• Comfortable influencing and working with senior leaders.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave (plus the option to purchase more)
• Monday to Friday working pattern (37.5 hours/week)
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Pension scheme and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Online GP access for you and your family
• Staff discount at Heron Foods and B&M stores
• Access to savings and benefits via BenefitHub

At Heron Foods, our people are central to our continued success. This role offers the chance to shape and support the development of teams in two of our most essential business areas. If you’re a confident HR professional ready to step into a business partnering role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help drive people performance at the heart of our operations.