Mole valley farmers limited

Employee Relations Advisor

31/12/2024
full-time
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Job Description

Salary: To be discussed on application


Location: Hybrid Working, Home working & Head Office, EX36 3LH


Contract Type: Permanent


Contracted Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We have an opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our Human Resources team. You will be responsible for working collaboratively within the Employee Relations Team, to provide effective and efficient management of your casework including, Disciplinary, Grievance, Dignity at Work, Absence Management, Performance, and Capability Procedures.

This is an exciting time to join the Employee Relations Team, as we develop an ambitious set of objectives to support our company vision, whilst focussing on our people. We are looking for someone who can contribute to the delivery of these objectives, and who enjoys being part of a friendly and supportive team.

The successful candidate will have practical experience within the HR function and be confident in providing advice on Employment Relation matters as well as having a good understanding of employment law. You should possess excellent people skills including motivating, persuading, conflict management and negotiating skills, and be able to demonstrate a willingness to build and maintain a wide range of professional relationships.

This is a fast-paced and diverse environment therefore you must be able to work effectively and possess strong communication and organisational skills. You must also be resolution-focused, with an aim to improve business outcomes.

Working within a team of four, this role will see you carrying out duties such as;

  • Providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on the full range of Employee Relations services across the employment lifecycle.
  • Supporting in the development of HR policies and procedures – advising managers in their understanding and practice of these policies and procedures.
  • Building and maintaining a wide range of professional relationships across the business, with the intent to improve business outcomes.
  • Taking a pro-active mind-set, with the ability to anticipate, address business issues, and offer solutions.
  • Work collaboratively within the Employee Relations Team, to provide effective and efficient management of your casework including, Disciplinary, Grievance, Dignity at Work, Absence Management, Performance, and Capability Procedures.
  • Using HSIS data to efficiently analyse, interpret, and produce various management reports.

We are one of the country’s leading agricultural supply businesses offering a complete suite of in-store, on-farm, and online services, inspired by our passion for the agricultural industry and wider rural community.

Originally founded in 1960 by a small group of farmers, over the years we have grown and today we operate over 50 nationwide rural retail locations comprising Mole Valley Farmers, Mole Country Stores, and Farmdirect, along with our direct to farm business providing feed, fertilizer and other inputs to the nation’s farmers.

We exist for the greater good of our farming shareholders and work with them to improve their productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

For everyone who works in one of Mole Valley Farmers’ businesses – just like our customers who live and work in it – the countryside is a way of life and we are committed to UK agriculture.

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If you’re naturally curious, have proven experience of dealing with and managing employee relations cases and are looking for your next challenge, come join us as a European Employee Relations Advisor on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract based in Media City, Manchester (hybrid working schedule).

A key member of the European ER and Reward team, you would contribute to the development and maintenance of positive employee relations providing timely and accurate advice and guidance to HR and line managers. In this European ER role, you will be responsible for managing various employee relations cases. You must possess proven experience in operational, day-to-day HR activities with a real current, in-depth knowledge of ER principles, practices and tools, especially in the UK and Ireland.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

Case Advice – Provide advice and guidance to employee, managers and business facing HR on employment-related matters including contractual issues, employee relations and HR related matters in accordance with HR policies and procedures, legislation and best practice referring to senior ER colleagues and/or Legal as appropriate.

Case Management – End-to-end management of escalated, complex cases across performance, conduct, grievance, flexible working, probation, absence issues and DSARs, recommending courses of action where required.

Exit Management – O wn the end-to-end exit management process for all Company instigated exits, including drafting of documentation and required calculations, such as redundancy.

Continuous Improvement – T ake a proactive role in the continuous improvement in the management of employee relations at including keeping up to date with any legislative changes and developments in best practice HR and Employee/Labour relations, sharing these within European HR where appropriate

We’re looking for Someone With

Experience of operational, day-to-day HR activities with a current in-depth knowledge of ER principles, practices and tools, especially in the UK and Ireland

Proven experience of dealing with and managing employee relations cases with minimal direction for example disciplinary, grievances and performance management issues up to and including dismissal, providing coaching to those involved

Flexible, problem-solving approach and strong team player with strong customer focus

Excellent attention to detail and good numerical and analytical skills

Experience of dealing with trade unions and/or staff associations would be desirable.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.Recruitment@kellanova.com .

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .

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