HR Advisor

Company: Sofina Foods Europe
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Location: Malton
Job Description:

Shape the people agenda and help build a high-performing workforce.

Role Overview

Play a key role in supporting the achievement of site and business objectives through the delivery of an effective people strategy.

This is a varied and hands-on HR role where you’ll work closely with site leadership to coordinate and deliver key people initiatives across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, training and development. Supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you’ll help ensure the business has the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles, while contributing to a positive culture and strong employee experience.

Key Duties

  • Deliver people initiatives that support current and future business needs.
  • Partner with managers to ensure effective workforce planning and talent development.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities across the site.
  • Provide a professional and responsive HR service to all operational areas.
  • Assist with employee relations matters and people-focused case management.
  • Support organisational change initiatives, including restructuring and reorganisation projects.
  • Drive performance management and development planning processes.
  • Influence and challenge stakeholders to support business and people objectives.
  • Help develop a positive culture aligned to Sofina values.
  • Contribute to training and development initiatives that enhance organisational capability.

Ideal Candidate

  • An experienced HR professional with a strong understanding of people practices and processes.
  • Educated to degree level, CIPD qualified or working towards a relevant qualification, although this is not essential.
  • Knowledgeable in employee relations and employment legislation.
  • Experienced in supporting change management, restructuring or organisational development activities.
  • Confident managing performance and development planning processes.
  • An effective communicator who can build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
  • Solutions-focused, with the ability to balance operational demands with longer-term business objectives.
  • Experienced within an FMCG or manufacturing environment, which would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing international food business. You’ll work alongside experienced leaders, influence key people initiatives and play an important role in developing a high-performing workforce.

As part of Sofina Foods, you’ll have access to excellent career development opportunities, a collaborative culture and the chance to contribute to a business that values quality, innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement. Whether you’re supporting change, developing talent or helping shape culture, your contribution will be visible and valued.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It is a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation

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Posted: October 15th, 2026