Full time

HR Advisor

Pertemps Banbury Commercial

Islip, North Northamptonshire, NN14 3JZ

£40000 - £42000 per annum

Posted: 21 July 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 20 August 2026

Ref: 60460072

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About the Role

The HR Advisor position based in Islip offers a salary of £40,000 to £42,000 per annum for a full-time, permanent contract. Supporting a foodservice and distribution organisation, you will deliver commercially focused HR services to managers across multiple sites. This operational generalist role involves offering accurate advice, ensuring compliance, and fostering employee engagement. Building strong relationships is central to the position, which also requires occasional travel to other UK locations. Hybrid working is possible but not guaranteed. Candidates should possess proven HR advisory experience and confidence in handling varied people practices within a multisite environment.

HR Advisor
Location: Kidlington, Oxford (with occasional travel to additional UK sites) Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 DOE Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent Hybrid: Some flexibility available, but not guaranteed
We’re supporting a fast‑paced foodservice and distribution organisation in the search for an experienced HR Advisor to join their growing People function. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR generalist who thrives in operational environments and enjoys building strong relationships across multiple sites.
The successful candidate will deliver a proactive, professional and commercially focused HR service, supporting managers across a multisite operation and ensuring effective people practices, compliance, and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate HR advice and guidance to managers on absence, grievance, disciplinary and general employee relations matters.
Support recruitment activity, including interviewing, coaching hiring managers, and ensuring fair, evidence‑based decision making.
Oversee onboarding, induction and probation processes to ensure a positive employee experience.
Advise on employment law, best practice and risk mitigation.
Support employee wellbeing initiatives and ensure policies are followed.
Assist with updating and implementing HR policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate HR data and produce reports on absence, turnover, recruitment and other KPIs.
Deliver development activities to support employee growth and satisfaction.
Contribute to wider HR projects and organisational change initiatives.

Person Specification

CIPD Level 3 (minimum).
Proven HR generalist experience within foodservice, warehouse, wholesale or distribution environments.
Strong background managing employee relations, recruitment and performance processes.
Confident influencing and coaching line managers.
Pragmatic, solutions‑focused and able to work at pace.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage at all levels.
Positive, approachable and able to build strong relationships.
Full UK driving licence – travel to other sites will be required.

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