People Partner- Best Food Logistics

About the role

Are you passionate about people and looking for a role where you can make a real impact? 

We're currently recruiting for a dedicated People Partner to join our dynamic team within our Best Food Logistics business. 

If you have strong people partnering experience, a background working with Trade Unions, and thrive in a blue-collar environment, we want to hear from you!

This role looks after 1 main site (Banbury) which you'll need to be based from around 4 days a week, with 1 day working from home, as well as a satellite site (Taunton) which will require monthly visits. 

Main Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies that drive business growth.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law.
• Manage talent, support development, and succession planning.
• Work on organisational design and change management initiatives.
• Use data to support people-focused initiatives.
• Champion colleague engagement, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Focus on performance and absence management.
• Maintain strong relationships with Trade Union representatives.

You will need

• CIPD Level 5 or above
• Strong people partnering experience
• Experience with Trade Unions and ideally in a blue-collar environment
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations management
• A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
• People Management experience
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, such as distribution or retail

What's in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount at Tesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
• A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata

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