People Advisor | HR & Culture Champion

Cookfood; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food company based in Sittingbourne is seeking a People Advisor to act as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries. You will provide valuable HR advice and support employee relations processes. The ideal candidate has experience in a generalist HR role and a good understanding of UK employment law. Enjoy excellent benefits including paid leave for special occasions, staff discounts, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us to build a positive workplace culture where everyone feels they belong.

Benefits

Paid leave for birthdays and special occasions

Staff profit share

Wellbeing program

30% staff discount

Access to discounts and free food perks

Team meals and events

B-Corp-certified business benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced operational environment such as manufacturing or food production.
• Confident in balancing empathy and pragmatism.
• Genuine passion for creating great workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related questions.
• Provide practical HR advice to managers and teams.
• Support employee relations processes ensuring fairness.
• Coach managers on people management capabilities.
• Maintain accurate people data and records.
• Champion COOK's values and foster a positive culture.

Skills

Experience in a generalist HR or People Advisor role

Good knowledge of UK employment law

Strong communication skills

Organised approach with attention to detail

People-first mindset

Ability to build trusting relationships

Education

L5 CIPD desirable or L3 CIPD working towards

Job description

A family-owned food company based in Sittingbourne is seeking a People Advisor to act as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries. You will provide valuable HR advice and support employee relations processes. The ideal candidate has experience in a generalist HR role and a good understanding of UK employment law. Enjoy excellent benefits including paid leave for special occasions, staff discounts, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us to build a positive workplace culture where everyone feels they belong.