Job Description

Vacancy Name

HR Business Partner

Employment Type

Permanent

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Long Sutton

Business Area

Human Resources

Workplace Type

Hybrid

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

To contribute to the development and implementation of the People Excellence strategy and lead the delivery of the People plan locally. Collaborate closely with business leaders and line managers to identify people priorities, create and implement people plans, and foster a positive work environment. Enhance colleague engagement, by analysing People metrics to inform data-driven decision-making, ultimately maximising business performance through effective people strategies.



To manage and oversee operational People priorities effectively on a day-to-day basis taking into consideration the requirements of the site as appropriate.



To support and develop the site HR teams to ensure delivery of the People Excellence and Operational Excellence strategies across the site.

Dimensions:

3 direct reports Site headcount circa 500 Member of the local Senior Leadership Teams and Group HR team

Principal Responsibilities:

Strategic Alignment:

Collaborate with People Managers and the Site Leadership team to understand strategic objectives and align people strategies and initiatives with business goals. Translate Group HR strategies and objectives into operational plans to support the overall business strategy. Develop short to medium-term people plans and projects to support business objectives and operational strategies.

Organisational Design and Change Management:

Lead on the people element of organisational design efforts to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Lead and support strategic change programmes and Group HR projects Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate communication and guide managers and colleagues through organisational changes

Talent Management:

Identify and address talent needs, through succession planning, strategic planning & colleague development. Support the development and implementation of succession planning strategies in line with Group HR strategy.

Employee Relations:

Overall accountability for employee relations matters within areas of responsibility Manage senior level, high risk, or complex employee relations cases Develop a partnership approach with internal and external stakeholders e.g. Unions, to assist in delivering change across the organisation

Performance and Development:

Work with local SLT Members to set performance expectations, identify development opportunities, and provide coaching and feedback Identify and implement training and development solutions, in conjunction with Learning & Development and Training teams, in line with business requirements and individual development plans Manage senior level or complex capability and performance management issues, ensuring business impact is minimised and individual support maximised

Workforce Planning:

Analyse data trends and projections to assist in workforce planning, ensuring the right people are in the right roles considering skills, diversity, and future needs.

Colleague Engagement:

Work with relevant Centres of Excellence to develop and implement initiatives to foster employee engagement, well-being, and a positive work culture Promote company values through effective communication and engagement mechanisms

HR Metrics and Reporting:

Use HR data, metrics & insights, identify trends, and develop relevant local strategies & measure the effectiveness of people programs and initiatives

Policy Development and Compliance:

Support the development and review of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment legislation, industry best practices, and organisational requirements

Team Leadership:

Manage a high performing team of two HR colleagues and one Business Support colleague

Role Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Proven experience operating at HR Manager/HR Business Partner level within a generalist HR role Familiarity with operating in a Manufacturing/FMCG environment and working with Trade Unions Strong understanding of HR principles in a dynamic legislative and business landscape. Demonstrated experience in managing projects and driving change initiatives Proficiency in change management and organisation restructuring Previous success in team management roles Track record of collaborating closely with Directors and senior leadership

Qualifications:

Level 5+ CIPD preferred

Skills:

Exceptional relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders Ability to effectively prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment Strong influencing abilities to drive change and consensus Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Adaptive mindset to thrive in a constantly evolving environment Strong alignment with and support of business and change initiatives

Benefits:

Cash Car Allowance 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday Off 14.5% Pension - 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer Hybrid & Flexible Working Options - 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFH Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies Life Assurance Cover Private Medical Insurance Critical Illness Cover Learning & Development Opportunities



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