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As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’, we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are a proud fifth-generation family business, with the sixth generation now involved. We supply over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing more than 70 products, including gluten and wheat free options. Our family values set us apart, and we are proud of our heritage. Join us and be proud to be part of Warburtons.
The Recipe
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our People Team as a People Partner in the food manufacturing industry.
This role involves partnering with business leaders, providing coaching, driving organizational change, and delivering people plans and HR solutions as part of our dedicated People team.
You will have opportunities to demonstrate leadership, work closely with employees at all levels, and thrive in a busy, challenging environment.
Your responsibilities include overseeing HR operations, driving initiatives, and collaborating with leadership to support strategic goals.
Experience in retail, manufacturing, distribution, or hospitality will be valuable in navigating the unique demands of the food manufacturing sector.
The People Partner collaborates closely with site senior leadership, the national People team, People Services, and Centres of Excellence.
You will play a key role in driving compliance, workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, engagement, and leadership development, fostering high performance and excellence.
Utilizing SAP SuccessFactors, you will leverage data insights to inform and influence the people agenda, ensuring focused and outcome-based activities.
Family and values are what make us different—join us and you could be proud to be Warburtons.
Key Accountabilities and Measures
* Partner with senior management on implementing and executing the Lead for Growth strategy and key people processes.
* Coach leaders to develop talent, simplify organizations, and engage employees.
* Develop and execute People Plans aligned with business goals and needs, improving capability and performance.
* Provide leadership on People matters, bringing insights and fostering continuous improvement.
* Ensure a positive employee experience aligned with our employer of choice ethos and values.
* Enhance empowerment and self-service capabilities, collaborating with People Services, Resourcing, and Advisors for timely support.
* Represent the voice of the internal customer to ensure central initiatives are fit for purpose and are implemented effectively.
* Maintain ongoing professional development and encourage team growth through knowledge sharing.
* Proven experience as an HR/People business partner within FMCG, retail, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
* Strong generalist HR background with leadership and coaching experience.
* Experience supporting change management initiatives.
* Experience working with Trade Unions or colleague forums at a site level.
* Deep knowledge across HR specialist areas, trusted by senior colleagues and leadership.
Extra Dough
* Discretionary profit share
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Competitive pension scheme with company contributions
* Private medical insurance and life assurance
* Discounts and deals through our Extra Dough website
* Investment in your personal development
* Fully stocked kitchens with our products
* Support for health and wellbeing, including physiotherapy, helpline, and occupational health services
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