People Advisor

We're looking for a People Advisor to join us at our Kettleby Foods site in Melton Mowbray. Supporting operational leaders across our Meals business, you'll play a key role in delivering proactive, people-focused HR support that drives engagement, performance and business success. Working closely with managers and stakeholders, you'll help create a positive, high-performing and inclusive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee relations case management, including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Coaching and supporting managers on people management best practice.
• Advising on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Supporting organisational change, consultation activity and colleague forums.
• Using people data and insights to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, talent development and colleague engagement initiatives.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or currently working towards it).
• Experience providing advice and guidance to managers on people matters.
• Experience managing employee relations cases.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Strong communication, coaching and influencing skills.
• Experience working with HR systems and people data.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

Company pension scheme

Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts

Employee discount scheme

Experience annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Opportunity for extended leave

Free on-site parking

Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.