HR Advisor

Department: Human Resources
Location: Manchester (Trafford Park)
Closing date: 26th January 2026

We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods which serve the chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaways, as well as a diverse range of consumers. With a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s, our product range is as diverse as the people who chose to work here, and includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces, and oils.

We pride ourselves on our passion for food and people, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are integral in everything that we do. This is underpinned with our employee resource groups where members and allies help create an inclusive environment and special events are celebrated. Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference to the business by being their authentic selves.

At Westmill we have an HR team committed to building the capability of our organisation to deliver our business goals. We now have an exciting opportunity for a passionate HR professional to join the team as an HR Advisor. Working closely with the HR Business Partner, Site General Managers, and their teams, this is a senior-level generalist HR role designed to provide effective core HR services and advice to a broad number of stakeholders across three key manufacturing sites.

As an active member of the site teams, the postholder will:

• Coach, advise, support, train and, where appropriate, challenge managers on all aspects of the employee life cycle including resourcing, organisational and people development, performance management, succession planning, employee relations, inclusion & diversity, wellbeing, audits and reward.
• Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership, providing sound judgment and recommendations on complex HR and ER matters.
• Proactively identify workforce trends and risks, recommending and implementing solutions to mitigate issues before they escalta.
• Build strong, credible relationships across all levels, acting as a visible and approachable HR presence on-site.
• Operate with resilience and agility, managing competing priorities and adapting quickly to changing business needs.
• Lead and influence change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and engagement strategies to support cultural and operational improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, leveraging data and insights to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

This is a fast-paced role where you will need to think on your feet, make decisions confidently, and manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

This is a truly generalist HR role and the ideal candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to work at pace with passion, enthusiasm, tenacity and resilience. You must be able to think analytically, with strong critical reasoning skills combined with a pragmatic approach to your work. Experience gained in a comparable FMCG environment is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, assertive team player who is able to work effectively under pressure and to drive their own workload and manage key priorities.

You must be organised, accurate, and able to multi-task effectively and comfortable dealing with ambiguity and developing effective solutions.

• An annual Incentive Plan

Additionally, you will have access to a range of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work; from a free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to access to affordable loans and financial education, electric vehicle and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes, an option to buy additional holidays and a day dedicated to volunteering in your local community.

You will also have access to our benefits platform Extra Spice from day one, offering a huge variety of retail and leisure discounts.

We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with anyone who feels they would be a great fit for our business. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require at any stage in the recruitment process.

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