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Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Today York, United Kingdom

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

Benefits

Benefits: Competitive base salary, plus comprehensive benefits package including; company car or car allowance, contributory pension, private healthcare (BUPA), life assurance, performance related discretionary bonus and employee assistance scheme.

Job Purpose and Impact

Location: Yorkshire & North East- The role covers a mixture of Manufacturing & Office sites across; Hull (1 Manufacturing Site), York (1 Manufacturing & 1 Office Site) and Worksop (1 Manufacturing Site).

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The role can be home based or based from one of our locations, but will require regular interaction at Cargill locations (c. 3 days per week on site with a particular focus on Hull 1-2 days of the 3). The role is a permanent full time position but for the right candidate we can consider a 4 day a week working pattern.

The Senior Employee Relations/ Industrial Relations Specialist will serve as a member of the UK based Human Resources Solutions team (2 other UK based colleagues) responsible for delivering Employee Relations services to the business. In this role you will use in-depth knowledge of UK Employment Law to coordinate complex ER/IR processes inclusive of; grievances, investigations, collective bargaining, TUPE, MADJV, ethical concerns and monitoring compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as an Employee Relations/ Industrial Relations Senior Specialist within our UK Human Resources team to provide relevant and effective consulting services to our managers and colleagues at all levels
• Conduct complex investigations concerning employee and management inquiries, employee suggestions and complaints
• Work with In-house legal resources and external consultants to ensure Employee Relations activities adhere to company policy and UK Employment law
• Help prepare audit (SEDEX/ Ethical Audit) reporting and compliance reviews pertaining to local regulations and programs
• Partnering with local HR Business Partners to support on more complex cases for their locations
• Empowering and upskilling managers to lead less complex/ serious investigations
• Identify Employee Relations trends and work proactively to put mitigations in place

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and or equivalent extensive practical HR experience in place of a degree - CIPD Qualifications not essential but preferred
• Experience in HR focusing on Employee Relations / Industrial Relations (UK experience) ideally in a Multi-site/ complex Manufacturing environment - Other sectors actively considered
• Experience with UK Recognised Unions
• UK Driving License/ ability to travel to different Cargill locations in the Yorkshire/ North East UK

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Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
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Client-provided location(s): York, United Kingdom, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
Job ID: Cargill_FGB-316388
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-19T18:48:39

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Short-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion