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Warburtons
Warburtons

Human Resources Advisor

Banbury On-site 2-5 yrs exp Food and Beverage Manufacturing 2,278 employees
HR Generalist KnowledgeEmployment LawHR Policy ApplicationEmployee Relations AdviceManager Coaching
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Requirements

Candidates should have experience advising employees and line managers in a busy operational environment, solid HR generalist knowledge, and a good understanding of employment law and HR policies. Strong administration and Excel skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, effective communication and influencing skills, and a full UK driving licence are required.

Job Description


Job Title: People Advisor

Contract: Fixed Term Contract / Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Banbury


Ready to take your People/HR career to the next level?


Join us at Warburtons during one of the most exciting times in our journey! We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced People Advisor or HR Advisor who’s ready to make a real impact.


In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of our people strategy, working closely with our People Partner to deliver expert advice, coaching, and support to leaders across the site. You’ll help shape a positive and high-performing culture from day one.


This is a fully on-site role based at our state of the art Banbury Depot with travel to our Eastwood site. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on connection, collaboration, and being where the action is.


The Recipe


Our People Advisor opportunity will be a busy and varied role. You will provide expertise to our line managers on a range of people issues which enable the effective management of people performance, talent and engagement.


Your experience in a similar role will enable you to provide consistent, high-quality advice and the delivery of effective solutions across a range of people matters. You will work closely with our People Partner, providing insight and collaborating on key people activities.


You will have experience of using HR systems and you will regularly use data, initiative and judgement to identify continuous improvement opportunities, whilst also supporting our people to make effective and timely business decisions.


Essential Ingredients


  • Experience of providing people related advice and guidance to employees and line managers in a busy, operational environment.
  • Solid knowledge and experience within a HR generalist environment.
  • Good understanding of employment law and application of HR policies.
  • Strong administration skills – including Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Ability to manage a varied programme of work, manage expectations and conflicting priorities.
  • Strong influencing and communication skills (verbal and written) with an ability to positively challenge and coach managers whilst providing a supporting service outcome.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.


Extra Dough


At last and by no means yeast you will want to know what your breads worth.


  • A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
  • Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
  • Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
  • Life assurance
  • Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
  • Continued investment in your personal development
  • Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
  • Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service


Skills

HR Generalist KnowledgeEmployment LawHR Policy ApplicationEmployee Relations AdviceManager CoachingPeople Performance ManagementTalent ManagementEmployee EngagementHR SystemsData AnalysisContinuous ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeExcelAdministrationPrioritizationCommunication

About Warburtons

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'​ worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 147 years. Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

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