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Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Erith, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Job Purpose

To support the Regional HR Business Partner in all aspects of Human Resources and the full employee lifecycle for the ADM Oilseeds Division and HR lead for colleagues based in Ireland.

Main Responsibilities:

  • To take the lead in updating, co-ordinating & advising managers/employees on all people/HR systems.
  • To manage recruitment campaigns for all levels within the organisation, assisting with job descriptions, adverts, the recruitment approval process and tracking and moving candidates through HR systems.
  • To support management in scheduling, preparing for and conducting recruitment interviewing.
  • To draft and send out contracts of employment and offer packs for new recruits in the business.
  • To play a key role in the onboarding/induction process, including delivering the HR induction presentation to new hires, arranging Occupational health appointments and liaising with the hiring manager to ensure a thorough induction plan is in place.
  • To guide managers on the probationary process and administration required, working closely with them so as any issues are highlighted/actioned in a timely manner.
  • To provide expert advice and support to management with short and long-term absences. Assisting management at meetings with complex cases and managing the escalation, including Occupational Health referrals.
  • Providing comprehensive HR and expert guidance and coaching and provide assistance to management with employee relations matters, such as grievances, disciplinary or capability matters, supporting managers in meetings as and when required.
  • To deliver sound advice and guidance to management and colleagues on a full range of internal policies and procedures including maternity, paternity, flexible working requests, jury service.
  • Updating policies and procedures as and when required, in line with legislation.
  • Manage and support the business and management with restructuring initiatives which may include redundancies.
  • Managing Payroll notifications by the due deadline.
  • Assisting with the drafting of formal paperwork in relation to employment matters, such as addendums to contracts and invite/outcome letters, leaver letters, reference requests related to formal HR processes and matters.
  • To take minutes from meetings as required.
  • To write and deliver training to management and colleagues and assist with the coordination and administration of such training.
  • Facilitate and deliver ADM's global leadership training initiatives.
  • Managing the provision of external training programmes for management and colleagues which involves liaising with external training providers and managing the Governments Apprenticeship Levy platform.
  • To assist the DE&I team with initiatives and projects.
  • Managing the Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Act as point of contact for employee queries and assist managers to handle where possible.
  • To conduct exit interviews and assist in all leaver administration and arrangements.
  • To be involved in HR or local project groups/activities as and when requested.
  • To play a key and active role in the UK HR team, attending meetings and assisting as required.
  • Keeping abreast of UK and Republic of Ireland employment law.
Skills & Abilities:

  • Good IT skills, fully conversant with all MS office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to quickly learn IT systems and databases.
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills and able to successfully communicate at all levels and at a high business standard.
Education & Experience:

  • Qualified to a minimum Level 3 Certificate in Human Resource Practice.
  • Experience at HR Advisor level guiding managers on HR related matters.
  • Strong organisational and administration skills with ability to multitask.
  • Able to work travel to other UK locations.


#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 11/11/25
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