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.
Job Purpose:
To provide comprehensive and professional HR support to stakeholders and colleagues on various HR-related matters. Ensure detailed knowledge of site and group policies, procedures, terms and conditions, employment legislation, and HR best practices. Provide consistent advice and support to Line Managers and colleagues on day-to-day operational issues. Support the site Leadership and HR team to deliver the Site Strategy and HR/People Strategy in line with Operational Business Plans (MWBP’s and TIP’s) and Operating Framework (SQCDP).
Dimensions
* Headcount circa (220-550 depending on the site/location)
* Deputise for the HRBP in their absence
Benefits:
* 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + a day for your Birthday
* Flexible holidays policy - the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday per year
* 14.5% Pension consisting of a 9.5% Employer contribution (Opt-In)
* Core Hours Policy
* Critical Illness scheme
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policy (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave)
* Potential Corporate Incentive Scheme
Principal Responsibilities:
Employee Lifecycle:
* Handle employee relations matters including disciplinary issues, grievances, and conflicts by conducting investigations, providing advice, and recommending appropriate actions.
* Ensure HR presence & governance throughout relevant stages of procedures.
* Manage colleague onboarding and offboarding processes, maintaining accurate HR databases and systems.
* Implement changes to colleagues’ terms and conditions of employment efficiently in conjunction with People Services.
* Support the HRBP with colleague forums, Union Forum Meetings, and Wage Negotiations.
Policies and Procedures:
* Review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment legislation, industry best practices, and organisational requirements.
* Ensure all operational HR activities are conducted in line with employment legislation and best practices.
* To maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity and Quality standards by ensuring all associated policies and procedures are adhered to.
Performance Management:
* Support performance management processes including annual PDR cycles, objective setting, and formal improvement plans by providing guidance to managers and colleagues.
Occupational Health:
* Lead sickness absence case management, providing support and advice to managers, liaising with Occupational Health, and managing capability due to ill health.
* Ensure the occupational health service is delivered effectively, adhering to health surveillance requirements.
Learning and Development:
* Support People Managers in developing personal development plans for colleagues.
* Support the creation, design, and delivery of statutory, mandatory, developmental, and organisational change training for new and existing colleagues.
* Deliver regular training sessions on HR policies, procedures, values, and behaviours.
Business Support, Communication & Engagement:
* Provide HR advisory input to support project activities related to the people agenda, including colleague engagement, leadership development, colleague wellbeing, and reward and recognition.
* Stay updated on employment legislation and HR best practices, sharing knowledge within the team to ensure continuous development and improvement.
* Create and review attendance management and ER data, supporting improvement action plans with relevant managers.
* Support the HR involvement in focused improvement activities and employee engagement initiatives across the site.
* Contribute to Group HR & Site projects and initiatives as needed.
* Support retailer Ethical Audits, ensuring all preparatory work is undertaken to minimise non-conformances.
General Responsibilities:
* Carry out any other tasks reasonably requested by the HR Business Partner.
* Ensure all duties are performed responsibly, considering Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures.
* Contribute to health & safety by applying health and safety principles to designated tasks.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* Knowledge:
* Considerable generalist HR experience, preferably at HR Officer/Advisor level.
* Experience in FMCG environments and working with Trade Unions.
* CIPD qualified.
Skills:
* Ability to build effective internal relationships with stakeholders.
* Effective communication and IT skills.
* Experience operating in a HR Business Partner environment.
* Demonstrate tenacity and flexibility.
* Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
* Strong influencing skills.
* Ability to operate flexibly in a constantly changing environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
#J-18808-Ljbffr