Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com .
Purpose of the role:
The People Advisor serves as a key partner to the business, providing comprehensive HR support across multiple functions.
This person is a real HR professional who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and enter the workplace with a smile. This role is responsible for managing employee relations, delivering operational HR services, talent acquisition, talent development, and ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations. Acting as the Systems Champion, the People Advisor drives system accuracy, reporting, and process improvements. Additional responsibilities include handling HR administration, supporting payroll processes, coordinating internal communications, and contributing to HR projects that enhance organizational effectiveness. The People Advisor plays a critical role in fostering a positive employee experience while enabling business performance through efficient and reliable HR operations.
The People Advisor provides comprehensive support throughout the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, learning and development initiatives, performance management, and addressing day-to-day HR queries.
The People Advisor acts as an advanced user of HR information systems, ensuring data accuracy and system integrity. They also serve as a backup for system audits and maintenance, keeping all HR platforms up to date.
Role & responsibilities:
A ct as a first point of contact for employees and managers providing practical and legally sound advice in any matter concerning hiring, transfers, legal, etc. coordinating with lawyers or external advisors if necessary , and supporting the resolution of workplace issues .
Operational support to the business
The People Advisor ensures operational support in the following areas : recruitment (internal & external) on- and off boarding, consequence management, follow-up of appraisal cycles, and handling daily HR queries .
Leverage data analysis and monitoring KPIs to improve performance and culture (absenteeism, overtime, …).
Deliver the organizational change programs, ensuring effective communication of impacts.
Provides weekly, monthy , quarterly and yearly reporting for o.a. Committee, Work’s Council, EFI meeting…
Correctly processing and archiving all HR documentation, including employment contracts, sick notes, leave requests and other employment-related documents.
HR Communication/branding
Implement initiatives to promote a safe, healthy and positive culture.
Support the organization of site events and activities (wellbeing, Griffith Cares initiatives, valued behaviours ...)
The People Advisor gives support or is in the lead for different People Projects ( e.g absenteeism, overtime reduction, wellbeing initiatives, …).
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