HR Advisor - Peterborough

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as HR Advisor.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About the role

Our business is growing and with this comes great opportunities for the development of our colleagues. It’s a real cliché, but there is an opening for an exciting but diverse Regional HR Advisor to join our busy team. Reporting into our Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll be partnering our sites in Peterborough and the Midlands with some travel to the Port of Immingham. The role will be a mix of working at our sites and occasional days from home to ensure you have the right balance to remain visible delivering support to our colleagues.

You’ll be partnering our sites in driving forward initiatives including well being of our colleagues and really understanding how our management teams and colleagues’ work. You’ll need to be on hand to assist with any disciplinaries and grievances as well as coaching our line managers to deliver effective resolutions and ensuring they have all the tools they need to be able to operate in the best way possible.

You will be responsible for:

• To provide high quality HR policy and process support, advice and guidance to stakeholders at all levels within the business.
• Providing robust advice on specialist and/or generalist HR issues and case management including (but not limited to): Data Subject Access Requests, Disciplinaries, Grievances, Redundancies o TUPE in / out, Capability & Performance, Family Leave, Absence management
• Attending interviews & supporting managers with the hiring process and fair selection
• Inductions for new colleagues, supporting managers with onboarding
• Meaningful MI and statistics for your areas and recommendations to address any trends including absence, performance & turnover concerns

About you

Are you a seasoned HR professional with a flair for policy and practice? We're seeking someone with 3-5 years of hands-on experience to join our dynamic team. If you're known for your ability to forge meaningful connections, juggle multiple tasks with ease, and think on your feet in fast-paced environments, then we want to hear from you. Bring your positive energy, people-centric approach, and readiness to embrace change, and embark on an exciting journey with us. With the opportunity to grow professionally, collaborate with supportive colleagues, and embark on occasional business trips, this role promises a fulfilling experience like no other. Join us and be part of a team where your skills and expertise truly make a difference.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.