HR Manager FTC

Wincanton; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation and logistics sector is seeking an HR Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role involves overseeing HR operations, driving employee engagement, and ensuring effective management of HR processes within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR management, employee relations, and data management, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous salary

Company pension

Holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Online discounts

Onsite parking

Career development

Training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fast-paced HR management role.
• Experience with union activity and disciplinary processes.
• Ability to enhance colleague experience through HR strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead adoption of People strategies and manage initiatives.
• Ensure accurate reporting on People KPIs and manage escalations.
• Build relationships with operational teams and coach site teams on procedures.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Methodologies

Statutory Compliance

Data Management

Performance Management

Change Management

Tools

Kronos

Oracle Cloud

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Job Description

We are looking for an HR Manager to join our team for a 6-month FTC. Our people are at the heart of Wincanton. That’s where your HR leadership comes in, as our HR People Manager, reporting to our regional People Partner within our Group Transport sector. Leading our People Team, we work in collaboration onsite, supporting our operation with expertise and providing guidance on all HR matters.

Our culture is focused on being bold, curious, and engaging. If you’re proactive, adaptable, and resilient, and want to utilize your HR experience in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption of transitional People strategies into the business and rollout broader people initiatives.
• Ensure our operation accurately reports and performs on People KPIs (e.g., Attrition, absence, recruitment).
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with operational teams.
• Act as an escalation point for ER case management, supporting wider regional sites/operations.
• Lead the people team, including performance objectives, 121s, development, and career conversations.
• Lead and engage in people-related projects (e.g., Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion).
• Embed activities that promote employee engagement, retention, and inclusivity, following our ‘Wincanton Way’ values.
• Coach site teams on People-related SOPs, HR systems, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with training teams to ensure quality induction and ongoing training for colleagues.

This role is primarily on-site, Monday to Friday, with occasional support for night shifts and weekends.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in a fast-paced HR management role.
• Experience managing employee relations, including union activity and disciplinary processes.
• Strong understanding of employment T&Cs and statutory elements.
• Experience managing employee data via portals like Kronos or Oracle Cloud.
• Ability to resolve challenges and enhance colleague experience using HR methodologies.
• An improvement mindset aligned with company values.

Our Culture & Benefits

We offer a generous salary, a friendly, safety-first environment, company pension, holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, online discounts, onsite parking, and more. We value career development, training, and multi-skilling in a dynamic environment.

Join us and embody our values: Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust. Apply now!

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to equality and creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued. We champion diversity and inclusion as core to our success.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion on our website.