Are you passionate about people and ready to make a real impact in a growing organisation? We’re looking for a proactive and skilled HR Advisor to join our team and play a key role in supporting our people operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to step into a dynamic role that combines operational HR, recruitment, and employee relations. Due to a retirement in our team, we are seeking a dedicated professional to join us in January or February 2025 on a full-time, on-site basis at our facility in Bodmin, Cornwall. This role offers a 37.5-hour work week during standard office hours. However, as our bakery operates nearly 24/5, occasional flexibility in start and finish times may be required to connect with early or late shift colleagues. We offer a competitive salary, tailored to reflect your skills and experience.

Proper Cornish have been making authentic Cornish Pasties since 1988. They are ‘made proper to taste proper’, and each has the authentic Cornish handmade crimp. Through our Company Values of ‘Customer First’, ‘Honesty’, ‘Quality’, ‘Friendliness’ and ‘Passion’, and our 240 colleagues, we take pride in making the world a better place every day by filling it with delicious pasties and other pastry delights.

Why Join Us?

Working in food manufacturing, you’ll be part of a sector that’s both challenging and rewarding. Our friendly, positive team plays a critical role in keeping our business running smoothly, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to our workforce every day. From recruiting great talent to supporting employees through their career journey, this role offers variety, challenges, and plenty of opportunity for growth in a growing company who is part of a larger food Group, Onoré.

Your Responsibilities

As an HR Advisor, you’ll take the lead in several critical areas, including:

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising roles to arranging interviews and organising recruitment days.
• Overseeing offers, start dates, and induction planning to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Managing references and right-to-work checks.
• Building relationships with colleges and representing the company at job fairs.
• Preparing recruitment data reports for tracking and decision-making.

Employee Relations:

• Taking the lead on employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and capability processes. Our ER cases are mainly absence related.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Supporting employees and managers in navigating the challenges of a high-turnover workforce while fostering a positive and engaged workplace culture.

HR Policy:

• Sending offers, contracts, and onboarding documentation.
• Collaborating with the HR Manager on updates to policies, procedures, contracts, and the employee handbook to align with employment law changes.
• Designing, communicating, and delivering training on new laws, policies, and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who brings:

• Strong experience in HR advisory or similar roles
• Strong Experience recruiting high volumes of manufacturing candidates
• A solid understanding of employment law and best practices
• Confidence in managing a high volume of employee relations cases
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach to challenges and opportunities
• The ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment, preferably in a manufacturing environment, balancing priorities
• IT proficient. We use SIGNABLE, Fastforms, Teamtailor ATS, Papaya LMS, Microsoft packages, Teams, and we are looking at implementing other new HR systems.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team that invites fresh ideas and will encourage you to set time aside for personal growth and development
• A role where you can make a real impact on the employee experience
• Development opportunities to grow your HR expertise and career, including deputising for the HR Manager when required
• Experience in a thriving food manufacturing business where no two days are the same
• The chance to join a lovely HR team! Read more about us @ People - Proper Cornish

If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise to a role where every day is different, and where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and join us as our new HR Advisor.

Extras!

At our company, we are committed to your growth and development. We offer a comprehensive training and development program and have a strong track record of promoting talent from within the business. Your career progression really matters to us. But that's not all! In addition to working alongside an amazing team of individuals, you will also be part of a company that has achieved a Gold Health and Wellbeing Award. Your well-being is essential to us, and we are dedicated to supporting a healthy and happy workforce.

You can peruse our careers page for information on what it’s like at Proper Cornish, but here are a few of our Proper Perks to whet your appetite!

Proper Perks!

• Free use of spa and golf facilities in St Austell
• Employee Assistance Programme (24 / 7 free and confidential helpline)
• Company funded Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service Plan
• Free pasties and other pastries every day
• Free fruit and drinks every day
• Subsidised canteen
• Monthly colleague treats
• Quarterly Staff BBQs
• Christmas goodies and celebrations
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Employment anniversary cash awards
• £500 colleague referral bonuses
• Huge discounts on boxes of pasties, pastries, cakes and tarts!
• Great Company Communication (Monthly Newsletter, Suggestion Boxes, Colleague Comms Team etc)