People & Culture Partner

An exciting new HR opportunity is on the menu at a successful local manufacturing company with an international presence. We’re looking for a talented People & Culture Partner to play a key role in managing HR strategy, policy and processes throughout the business. We’re looking for applicants who demonstrate a flair for creating and delivering progressive and effective human resources strategies that foster motivating, supportive and productive working environments.

If you’re passionate about HR and you’re looking for a satisfying and truly varied role within the heart of the food industry, we would love to hear from you.

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week – flexibility is offered with working pattern as long as core hours are met daily
• Hybrid working pattern; 4 days office-based, 1 day working from home
• Part-time hours working a 4-day week will also be considered

Salary and benefits:

• £50,000 – £55,000
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Pension, healthcare and wellbeing plans

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting the business in the day-day management of colleagues within the working environment
• Providing advice and guidance on HR and employment law, ensuring group compliance
• Coordinating the entire recruitment and onboarding process
• Managing the annual appraisal process and supporting managers
• Staying informed of industry developments, with up-to-the-minute knowledge of UK legislation changes
• Storing and updating employee records in line with GDPR
• Working closely with finance to ensure accuracy of colleague salaries and payroll
• Managing the annual leave calendar, allocation and entitlements
• Identifying colleague skill gaps for future development opportunities
• Handling ER Cases and providing advice to managers
• The role will involve 2-3 international trips per year

Skills and experience required:

• CIPD qualified to Level 5 or above
• Extensive proven experience of working in a similar HR generalist role, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Evidence of having recruited for a wide range of employees, managing the process from job design to interviewing
• A strong and up-to-date working knowledge of employment law and forthcoming developments
• Demonstrable record of working at a strategic level within HR
• Previous involvement in the design and delivery of training
• Able to analyse and present data in a meaningful and engaging manner
• Prior responsibility for the management of departmental budgets
• IT Proficient and a confident user of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of using an HR software system would be advantageous
• Effective and approachable communicator, with the ability to deal tactfully with difficult situations