Overview of role

Job Opportunity: Employee Relations Advisor 

Location: Hybrid working with site location in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Contract Type: Temporary. 6mths: February - August 2026

Function: People & Performance 

Reports To: People Business Partner 

Hey there! Are you tired of stuffy, corporate work environments?  Do you want to join a team where you can be yourself and still achieve great results? Look no further!

We are on the lookout for an experienced Interim ER Advisor to join our friendly, dynamic team at Jordan’s Cereals for 6 months, (February – August). The role will take the lead in Employee Relations support for our 180+ people in our Manufacturing Factory based teams (Operations, Quality + Engineering). 

Although this is a full-time position, we’re happy to offer flexible hours equivalent to four days per week. The role is primarily based at our Biggleswade site and includes a hybrid working arrangement, combining on-site and remote working.  

First stage interview window will be: 19th January - 23rd January 2026.  

Key Accountabilities

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Case Management: Own end-to-end support and tracking of Employee Relations cases, including investigations, hearings, performance management, probation reviews, exit interviews, grievances, and dismissals. Escalate complex cases to People Business Partner.  
• Manager coaching: Provide guidance, support and coaching to our people managers, to help them build capability and confidence in managing their teams effectively.
• Reporting & Insights: Analyse ER data to identify trends, risks, and skills gaps, providing insights to People Business Partner.
• Policy & Process: Ensuring legal compliance across managing ER cases, maintaining a balanced approach. Contribute to developing, updating and implementing our people policies and processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Recruitment Support: Supporting the People Business Partner with operations recruitment activity, including Talent Day set up, engaging with candidates and facilitation.
   

The Right Person

How You’ll Demonstrate Our Values

Be Bold: Confidently challenge managers when decisions may not align with internal policies or best practice

Be Curious: Ask questions to understand the root cause of an ER issue

Do the Right Thing Together: Support managers through difficult conversations

Make it Happen: Deliver timely resolution of ER Cases, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising on quality

Experience & Qualifications

•    Fantastic Employee Relations experience, with a pro-active and positive approach who wants to really make a difference to their business area and the business.
•    Somebody who is willing to take real ownership and accountability for ensuring that our people processes are managed in the right way to ensure consistency and efficiency, whilst maintaining a pragmatic and balanced       perspective.
•    Has great coaching and listening skills aimed at supporting others to think through root cause and resolution.
•    Thrives in a busy environment and can remain calm and focused the face of changing priorities.

We can offer.... 
 
·    Attractive Salary
·    Bonus Scheme
·    Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
·    Hybrid & Flexible work culture 
·    Buy holiday scheme    
·    Discounted products 
·    Health Cash Plan 
·    Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide. 
·    Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform  
·    Generous family leave policy  
·    Leadership development  
·    Group Cycle to work scheme 
·    Free Parking

We want to ensure the recruitment process works for everyone. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please email recruitment@jordansryvita.com to discuss these adjustments.
Apply now and let's see what we can do together!