HR Manager / People Partner

We’re delighted to be recruiting a HR Manager / People Partner on behalf of a well-established, secure, profitable and growing manufacturing company based in Crick.

Reporting to the Head of People, this role is a superb, varied, hands-on HR Generalist role, that is pivotal in supporting the Senior Operations Team and Managers with all aspects of people management.

With 3 direct reports, you will deliver an excellent employment experience and support driving performance through people, with an emphasis on developing positive employee engagement.

Working hours, salary and benefits:

• Up to £60,000 plus annual bonus
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 37.5 hours per week
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• Open plan offices

As HR Manager / People Partner you will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Building solid relationships with managers, conducting regular operational reviews to identify concerns, opportunities and ensuring that positive steps are taken.
• Driving a culture of ownership and accountability for people management practices.
• Support managers in ensuring that people resources are planned and deployed efficiently.
• Coaching and supporting managers in all aspects of people management and providing comprehensive and commercial advice on complex employee relations queries.
• Acting as a change champion within transformational projects such as the implementation of an integrated labour scheduling tool.
• Developing and implementing a robust training and development strategy to increase skills and flexibility.
• Leading succession planning processes and ensuring that talent is identified and developed.
• Reviewing and developing new and existing policies and procedures in line with changes to legislation.

We’re looking for a People Partner with the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 5 years HR Business Partnering experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Level 7 CIPD qualified/equivalent experience (or ideally be studying towards Level 7).
• Strong commercial acumen with experience of managing organisational change in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving pay grading, employee engagement and culture change.
• A proven track record in successfully dealing with complex employee relations issues.
• A great team player who is positive, personable and happy to roll their sleeves up when required.
• Consistent attention to detail with a right first-time attitude, results focused.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to persuade and influence.