HR Business Partner

Culina; Castle Gresley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Private Medical Cover

Company car or car Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Everyday Discounts

Reward & Recognition

Eye Care Vouchers

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Culina is seeking a commercially focused HR Business Partner to support a portfolio of 19 sites across IPS and The Pallet Network. This true generalist role partners with senior leaders, influences business decisions and drives people initiatives across a geographically dispersed operation.

Ideal candidate will have proven HRBP experience across multiple sites, strong stakeholder management, and knowledge of TUPE and Employment Tribunal processes. Travel to sites will be regular.

Qualifications

• Proven HRBP experience across multiple sites.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and collaborating with General Managers.
• Strong foundation in employee relations, investigations and policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Take full HR responsibility for designated sites and partner with GMs and SLT.
• Act as trusted HR advisor across multiple sites.
• Manage employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary, performance and absence.
• Coach managers to enhance people management capability.
• Support delivery of group HR strategy and site people plans.
• Lead organisational change and business transformation initiatives.
• Engage with employee representatives and unions where applicable.
• Support TUPE transfers and related ER activities.
• Manage Employment Tribunal cases and ACAS interventions where required.
• Influence HR policies and processes.
• Drive employee engagement and culture improvement across sites.
• Support ethical audits and HR compliance.

Skills

HRBP

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Organisational change

TUPE knowledge

Employment Tribunal processes

Commercial awareness

Travel

Education

CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

As HR Business Partner, you will take full HR responsibility for your designated sites, partnering closely with General Managers and Senior Leadership Teams to deliver effective people solutions and support business growth.,

• Acting as the trusted HR advisor to General Managers and senior stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Managing a broad range of employee relations matters including grievance, disciplinary, performance management and absence cases.
• Coaching and developing managers to build people management capability.
• Supporting the delivery of the Group-wide HR strategy and wider people agenda.
• Leading and supporting organisational change programmes and business transformation initiatives.
• Managing relationships with employee representatives and trade unions where applicable.
• Supporting the development and delivery of site-specific people plans.
• Ensuring effective performance management processes are embedded and operating successfully.
• Advising on TUPE transfers and related employee relations activities.
• Managing Employment Tribunal cases and ACAS interventions where required.
• Influencing the development and implementation of HR policies and processes.
• Driving employee engagement, culture development and continuous improvement initiatives across your sites.
• Supporting ethical audits and ensuring HR compliance standards are maintained.

We are seeking a commercially focused and highly experienced HR Business Partner to support a portfolio of 19 sites across IPS and The Pallet Network (TPN). This is a true generalist role where you will partner with senior leaders, influence business decisions, and drive people initiatives across a diverse and geographically dispersed operation.

This position would suit someone who can hit the ground running, has proven experience supporting multiple sites, and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same. We are looking for a confident HR professional who can quickly build credibility with stakeholders and successfully manage both operational and strategic HR priorities.

We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded HR professional who enjoys working at pace and balancing multiple priorities simultaneously. You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience operating at HR Business Partner level.
• Experience supporting multiple sites within a complex operational environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of business operations.
• Extensive employee relations experience, including complex case management.
• Experience managing organisational change and driving cultural improvements.
• Knowledge of TUPE and Employment Tribunal processes.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• The ability and willingness to travel regularly across your sites.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent).
• Logistics, warehousing or supply chain sector experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting ethical audits would be advantageous.

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation's best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day. We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Integrated Packing Services division - co-packers first and foremost, providing the UK’s leading end-to-end co-packing and co-manufacturing services. Working as an extension of our customers' operations, we combine industry expertise, quality, compliance and operational excellence to protect brands, improve efficiency and create supply chain value.

Benefits

• Company Bonus -we achieve more when we work together, that's why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services.
• Company car or car Allowance - providing additional support and flexibility to help you stay mobile and connected.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Everyday Discounts - our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.
• Reward & Recognition - we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Eye Care Vouchers - free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Wellbeing Support - your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.