The main purpose of this role is to provide generalist and operational HR advice to support the business. We are looking of a strong team player, preferably from a manufacturing background, who has the ability to prioritise and multi-task across a broad range of activities. You will be responsible for liaising with Line Managers to manage and co-ordinate a high level of ER case work, including absence management, disciplinaries and grievances.

You will possess effective communication skills with the proven ability to build great stakeholder relationships across all levels of the organisation. Confidentiality at all times is absolutely critical to this role.

Candidate profile;

• Previous experience of working as a HR Advisor or building experience in this area
• Excellent influencing, relationship building and communication skills
• Proven track record of working effectively with multiple level stakeholders requiring an autonomous, decision-making approach
• Can demonstrate curiosity and uses a coaching style to challenge their partners to think differently and seek new perspectives and move beyond obstacles
• Thinks broadly and can consider all implications of actions across the business function, demonstrating high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence
• Is practised and experienced in all matters relating to employee relations
• Has strong commercial acumen
• Has the ability to take initiative and work without supervision is essential, prioritising own workload and self-efficient, results orientated
• Strong IT skills - PowerPoint, Excel
• CIPD level 3 minimum qualified is preferred
• Demonstrates curiosity
• Can manage change effectively

Critical experience required;

• Certificate in personnel practice/equivalent experience in HR processes or the willingness to attain this
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• Experience in a fast-paced administration role, which required a need for confidentiality.

• Worked in a role which required excellent numeracy and literacy skills to produce accurate reports

Danone is a major FMCG company in the UK, with market leading brands across three divisions: Waters (Evian, Volvic), Dairies (Actimel, Activia, Shape), Specialized Nutrition (SN) (Aptamil, Cow & Gate and Neocate, Fortisip).

The Specialized Nutrition category, offer nutritional solutions with the shared goal of improving the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals. This ambition stretches from the first day of pregnancy into old age, with similar activities in terms of innovation and scientific research. Specialized Nutrition focuses on allergies, from prevention to treatment, with Early Life Nutrition and Advanced Medical Nutrition working hand-in-hand to foster synergies and strengthen Danone's leading position in this sector. The Nutricia brand is a key asset for both businesses, thanks to a medical legacy of more than 120 years and a recognition of health leaders around the world.

Nutricia is Europe’s largest specialist nutrition company and the market leader in the UK. We specialise in the delivery of medical nutrition for the very young, the old and the sick, supplying high quality feeds to patients and consumers. Our purpose is to pioneer nutritional discoveries that help people live longer, healthier lives.

When it comes to finding a great place to work there are plenty of things to look for: inspirational colleagues, freedom in your job to make a real difference, and a shared ethos you can truly believe in. Throw in top perks, a responsive and dynamic environment and unrivalled opportunities to develop personally and professionally and you’ve found something pretty special. You’ve found Danone.

Here at Danone we put people at the centre of everything we do – whether we’re developing ground-breaking new products, taking care of individual patients, or supporting the community. And if you join us you can expect exactly that sort of attention too.

Nutricia  medical nutrition products have a strong market share. The business is operating within a mature market but there is still scope for expansion both within local and global markets, and the emphasis in the coming years with be on maintaining volume growth, whilst ensuring we drive our cost targets in the right direction.