Wincanton, Somerset
£32,000–£34,000 a year Permanent Full‑time
Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

Riverside Recruitment is recruiting an HR Advisor on behalf of a well‑established Food FMCG manufacturer based in Wincanton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys a varied, people‑focused role in a fast‑paced environment.

What you’ll do

• Provide practical HR advice on disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters.
• Coach and support managers to handle HR processes confidently and consistently.
• Attend investigations and hearings as required.
• Draft Occupational Health referrals and integrate recommendations into casework.
• Lead recruitment activity: advertising, CV screening, assessments, interviews and onboarding.
• Manage temporary-to-permanent recruitment and liaise with approved agencies.
• Support learning and development activity, including e‑learning engagement and development plans.
• Prepare and check monthly payroll information (timesheets, overtime, absence, benefits).
• Produce accurate HR reports and maintain fully compliant employee records.
• Support audits and take part in ongoing HR projects.
• Provide occasional reception cover when needed.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Experience as an HR Advisor or HR Officer.
• GCSE/O‑Level English and Maths.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll or time‑and‑attendance systems.

Desirable:

• CIPD qualification or working towards it.
• Further education in HR or related field.

What’s on offer

• £32,000–£34,000 DOE
• Collective bonus scheme
• Permanent, full‑time role
• On‑site with occasional WFH flexibility
• Opportunity to develop within a supportive HR team
• Varied generalist exposure across ER, recruitment, payroll and L&D

For further information, contact Tanya on 01761 410433 – tanya@riversiderecruit.co.uk

Riverside Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.