Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Overview
We are looking for a People Advisor to join our team for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the People Manager, you will provide operational HR and project support. The role has a strong generalist HR focus, but also provides the opportunity for someone to be actively involved in proactive talent management and development, organisation change, resource management, and HR improvement activities. The role will also include support a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that all contract objectives are achieved and maintained through the performance of people.
The role is remote and with the requirement to travel to Stoke-on-Trent 2 days per week. There will also be the requirement to travel to other sites on occasion.
Salary - up to £35,000 + Car
How will you contribute?
* Take responsibility for providing advice and generalist HR support across the contract.
* Develop effective on-going relationships at all levels, responding to queries directly and influencing managers to follow a best practice approach.
* Own the delivery of key people processes such as absence, maternity, paternity, flexible working, probation etc.
* Support the management team in the performance management of individuals and other employee relations situations (e.g. performance improvement plans, capability problems, disciplinary scenarios, grievances).
* Produce weekly and monthly reports as required.
* Proactively spot/implement opportunities to improve team ways of working and supporting customers; identify problems and find solutions.
* Assist in training and developing managers in people related matters, ensuring processes are followed and legislation is met.
* Providing HR support for ad-hoc operational business related projects e.g. new business wins, TUPE.
* Support recruitment activity ensuring compliance to internal policies and selection of the most suitable candidates.
* Support and improve absence management including the active management of welfare meetings and OH referrals.
* Support cyclical activities i.e. salary review, bonus, performance, engagement, succession planning etc.
What will you bring?
* Proven HR experience within logistics or a similar industry.
* Skilled in providing pragmatic, tailored HR advice.
* Experience of supporting managers with employee relations issues.
* CIPD Level 3 qualified or desire to work towards.
* Sound knowledge of UK employment law.
* Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are a prerequisite.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Passionate about developing and supporting colleagues to fulfill their potential.
* Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships quickly.
What do we offer?
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.
Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.
Job Info
* Job Identification 11500
* Job Category People
* Posting Date 11/29/2024, 12:59 PM
* Apply Before 12/13/2024, 12:00 AM
* Job Schedule Full time
* Locations Wincanton, Chippenham, SN14 0WT, GB
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