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Job Title


Senior Human Resources Advisor


Company : Syme Drummond


Location : Shaftesbury, Dorset


Created : 2025-10-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior HR Advisor Part-time, permanent Shaftsbury, Dorset | Fully site-based | 16 hours per week | FTE circa 36,000 pro rata Experienced HR professional looking for a flexible part-time role in the Dorset area? Were delighted to be partnering on a retained exclusive basis with First Milk, a British farmer-owned dairy co-operative and certified B Corp, to appoint their next part-time HR Manager / Senior HR Advisor. This is a fantastic chance to join a business that combines a family feel with a modern, progressive outlook. This is a varied, hands-on HR generalist role where youll make a real impact. Youll thrive here if you enjoy helping others grow in a site that is lively, friendly, and fast-paced. What youll get involved in Coaching and supporting line managers to become confident people leaders Guiding ER cases including absence, disciplinary and grievance Leading/coordinating recruitment activity (approx. 67 hires per month plus seasonal temps) Acting as the approachable first point of contact for colleagues on site Supporting HR cycles such as pay review, bonus and PDRs Helping embed simple, effective HR practices across the site Contributing to policy application and harmonisation across First Milk Why this role 16 hours per week with flexibility on how the hours are worked Fully site-based role, with plenty of variety and visibility across the business Great mix of coaching and hands-on HR, making a real impact with managers A family-feel organisation thats also evolving and modernising its people practices Supportive, down-to-earth HR team who work hard but dont take themselves too seriously Competitive package including pension, bonus and private medical cover What youll bring HR experience at HR Manager level, or as a Senior HR Advisor ready to step up Strong knowledge of employee relations and recruitment Confidence coaching and influencing managers Experience in a busy, fast-paced environment (manufacturing or FMCG helpful but not essential) Solid employment law knowledge; CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience preferred Resilience, patience and comfort with being the first point of contact on site Interested? Apply now or drop me a note for a confidential chat and Ill share more about the team, the interview process and what success looks like in the first few months. You can reach me at [email protected] for more info. Please note: all direct or unsolicited applications will be forwarded to Syme Drummond for consideration as part of this retained exclusive process.55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc