The Bart Ingredients company has been sourcing and selling herbs & spices for over 60 years. In that time the business has grown from being a husband-and-wife team selling spice racks locally, to an organisation with over 200 employees with products distributed across the UK. Today the business remains privately owned and is in its sixth year of being part of the Fuchs Gruppe family – the world’s largest privately owned herbs & spices business.
Our purpose is simple – ‘To bring the joy of food to life’ and to do it in the most sustainable way. The success of the business is routed in its people who make the business what it is with their shared passion for achieving the best and cultivating the family culture we are proud to retain.
The Role
We are seeking a visionary and strategic HR Director to lead our human resources function and align it with the organisation’s mission, values, and business objectives. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the HR Director will be responsible for developing and executing the People Strategy, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring an exceptional employee experience.
Main responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership
· Develop and execute a long-term People Strategy that aligns with organisational goals and priorities.
· Partner with the SLT to anticipate and plan for workforce needs in line with business objectives and growth plans.
· Provide thought leadership on emerging HR trends, including the future of work, digital transformation, and employee wellbeing.
· Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, coaching them on people-related strategies to enhance leadership effectiveness.
Organisational Culture and Engagement
* Lead initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.
* Drive programs to enhance employee engagement, informed by data from engagement surveys (e.g., GPTW results) and other metrics.
* Oversee strategies to improve employee retention and satisfaction, with a focus on areas such as wellbeing and career development.
Talent Strategy and Workforce Planning
* Develop and implement strategies for talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning to build a future-ready workforce.
* Ensure alignment between workforce planning and business objectives, addressing gaps in skills, roles, or capabilities.
* Oversee leadership development programs to build a strong pipeline of internal talent for key roles.
Change Leadership and Organisational Development
* Lead organisational development initiatives, including change management and team effectiveness programs.
* Drive continuous improvement by identifying and addressing gaps in HR systems, processes, and practices.
* Champion the use of data and analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure the impact of HR initiatives.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
* Develop and implement a comprehensive DEI strategy that ensures equitable opportunities for all employees.
* Embed DEI principles into all aspects of the People Strategy, including recruitment, performance management, and leadership development.
Strategic Oversight of HR Operations
* Provide strategic oversight to the HR Manager, ensuring operational excellence in areas such as recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
* Monitor and analyse key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, engagement scores) to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
* Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to HR.
Person specification/Qualifications/Capabilities:
· Proven experience as an HR Director, Head of HR, or similar senior role in a dynamic organisation.
· Strong understanding of strategic HR management, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee engagement.
· Demonstrated success in leading organisational change and culture initiatives.
· Expertise in employment laws and HR compliance.
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive insights.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
· Experience managing and mentoring high-performing HR teams.
Hours and location of work:
The hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday with a salary of up to £90,000. This role is applicable to work at home for up to 2 days per week.
If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV to recruitment@bart-ingredients.co.uk. Closing date 17th January 2025.