Engagement Specialist

pladis Global; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

This is a 12 month FTC, full time, site based role based at our Carlisle manufacturing site.

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

What will this role achieve?

This is a vital site role reporting into the Carlisle site HR Business Partner, leading the development and deployment of our colleague programmes across the four pillars of Engagement, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity and roll out and embedding of our Employee Value Proposition and UK&I regional strategy.

You will use your knowledge and experience of working within manufacturing environments and understanding a Supply Chain customer base, to bring relevant and well received initiatives and communications that positively impact on the experience of our employees and drive performance and engagement.

You will work closely with a wide range of site partners, supporting the Leadership team, whilst building trusted and valued relationships with first line managers, employee representatives, corporate colleagues and external visitors.

You will also ensure alignment with other areas of the HR function such as Learning & Development (L&D), Reward, Recruitment and Occupational Health & Wellbeing (OHW), working to enhance the employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.

Your key deliverables will be:

• To work with the Site HR Business Partner and support further development of the site Engagement strategy and roadmap.
• Taking full ownership and accountability for the delivery of the Engagement and Experience agenda at site.
• To drive and champion the annual site engagement survey, identifying trends and working with stakeholders on action planning and continuous improvement.
• Managing the maintenance of data and analytics to identify focus areas and areas for improvement, measuring and assessing success and impact on an ongoing basis.
• To work with the Site Leadership team in a champion capacity to continuously support their cultural change journey.
• Role modelling the pladis winning traits and behaviours (WTB's) and bring fresh thinking to site to support all colleagues in developing and exhibiting the correct behaviours.
• To maintain a network of contacts within the local community and beyond, driving social connections and CSR opportunities locally.
• Establishing rapport with key partners, ambassadors, and site colleagues to ensure that our approach is built from within and is optimally embedded into the site.
• Working closely with L&D and other partners i.e., OHW, Recruitment and Comms, to build a fantastic colleague experience into the employee lifecycle.
• To drive the diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda at site, leading on action planning to create a sense of belonging and a culture of inclusion.
• Manage site communications to ensure the most appropriate channels are being utilised ensuring clear, consistent messaging is shared at vital points in time.
• Actively listen and act as a point of conscience for the site leadership team to drive progress and continuous improvement.

Bring your experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to listen, engage, influence and empower to actively drive forward the engagement agenda through others.
• Well-developed planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Proven experience of working in a HR environment and associated understanding of interconnections / drivers of Employee Engagement / Employee Life Cycle.
• Passion and drive to challenge the norm to help create a better work environment for all colleagues.
• Ability to build respected, trusted and supportive relationships with key partners.
• A personal desire to continuously learn and develop to ensure new practices and thinking are understood and accepted.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.
• Specific Employee Engagement Qualification.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite.

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer.

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward.

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.