The Compleat Food Group
Senior HR Advisor
Barnsley
Key information
- Pay
- £38,000 – £45,000 DOE
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted date
- 16 Jul 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
About this role
Job Advert
Senior HR Advisor
Barnsley
18-Month Fixed Term Contract
£38,000 – £45,000 DOE
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a busy, fast-paced environment in Barnsley on an 18-month FTC project.
This is a key role supporting site leadership and driving people initiatives, with a strong focus on employee relations and
organisational change.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert HR support across all employee relations matters
* Lead on complex ER cases, ensuring best practice and compliance
* Support and deliver complex change management, including consultation processes
* Partner with site leadership to drive engagement and performance
* Coach and support line managers on all HR matters
* Support wider HR projects and site continuous improvement initiatives
About You
* Proven HR generalist experience at Advisor/Senior Advisor level
* Strong employee relations background (essential)
* Experience managing and implementing projects such as shift pattern changes and org design.
* Experience supporting large-scale HR change programmes (highly desirable)
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to other sites as required
* Confident stakeholder manager with strong communication skills
* Able to work in a fast-paced, operational environment
Interested?
If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for your next contract opportunity, I’d love to hear from you.
About The Compleat Food Group
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to
create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real
Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio,
we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products,
continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 18 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape
the future of food for the better.
We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.
Why Join Us?
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits
designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
* 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
* Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
* Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
* Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
* EV charging points - available at selected sites
Health & Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance (work level dependent)
* Group Life Assurance (work level dependent)
* 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
* Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
* Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
* Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
* Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
Career Growth & Development
* Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
* Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
* Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
* Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
* Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
Community & Culture
* 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
* Charity initiatives and fundraising events
* Team socials to connect and celebrate together
* Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
* New baby gift for new parents