Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.
Kepak Red Meat UK operates from three sites within the UK: McIntosh Donald in Aberdeen, Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, and our Bodmin site in Cornwall.
Kepak, Bodmin is a single species (cattle) primary product and packing site, with approx 300 employees and is a 5-day operation.
In a challenging and dynamic environment, our philosophy is always to be ‘more than’. We are more than tradition, more than quality, more than meat, and more than a job.
HR Manager - 12 months fixed term contract (maternity leave cover) - Bodmin
Please note this is a fully site-based role (Mon-Fri), 37.5 hours per week, but we could also consider a hybrid working of 4 days on site and 1 day at home per week.
Purpose of the role:
To lead the People Agenda on site and deliver on the organisational strategy to create a Great Place to Work in Kepak.
Responsibilities
* In alignment with the Group People Strategy, design and execute a site HR strategy that empowers the management team to achieve their business goals.
* Provide a comprehensive HR service that ensures an exceptional employee experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to engagement, development, and recognition.
* Implement Group policies and procedures while adhering to industry best practices.
* Become an advocate for Enhancing Performance at the site, collaborating closely with the management team to foster a culture of high performance and talent development.
* Lead the training function to meet all training and development requirements, customizing training plans to enhance the capabilities, skills, and performance of our workforce.
* Act as an integral member of the Group HR team, contributing to the continuous development and implementation of people-focused initiatives.
* Support the site management team on strategic workforce planning, identifying current risks and opportunities, understanding future skills requirements, and designing solutions to achieve organizational goals.
* Mentor and develop the site management team, empowering them with exceptional people management skills that drive productivity, engagement, and inclusivity.
* Lead the site HR team to provide a best-in-class HR service that encourages development and progression within the department.
* Deliver timely and insightful people metrics to the site management team to enhance communication, gain valuable insights, and drive performance.
* Champion the Kepak Values at the site, showcasing our ambitious drive to create an exceptional workplace.
ROLE DELIVERABLES:
* An innovative People plan that aligns with both business goals and the Group People strategy.
* A dynamic Training plan that caters to the specific needs of the business.
* A nurturing and welcoming culture that embraces inclusivity and shows utmost respect to all employees.
Minimum Requirements:
* A Third Level HR Qualification or a comparable certification is required.
* At least 3-5 years of hands-on generalist experience in HR, ideally within a similar food production/manufacturing, high volume environment.
Core competencies for success:
* Bringing operational focus to service delivery while demonstrating commercial acumen.
* Expertise in resourcing, particularly in strategic workforce planning and forecasting.
* Skilled at managing complex relationships and being an influential and credible member of the senior management team.
* Proficiency in organizational design, with the ability to develop and deliver site people strategies and related projects.
* Proven track record in people management.
What can we offer you?
* Company Pension
* Company training and development and further education support if needed
* Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
* Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn a referral bonus up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
* Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
* Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long-serving employees.
* GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.
* On-site canteen
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