HR Partner

Sysco Corporation; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Warrington is seeking an HR Partner to provide comprehensive HR support, improve business performance, and manage employee relations. Ideal candidates should have prior experience as an HR Partner or Senior HR Advisor, preferably be CIPD qualified, and possess strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance and staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Discounts on food and products

Recognition awards

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR Partner or Senior HR Advisor role.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure line managers effectively manage their teams.
• Coach leaders on all aspects of people management.
• Support with complex employee relations cases.

Skills

HR Partner experience

CIPD qualified or working towards

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Role Overview

Brakes now have a fantastic opportunity for a HR Partner to deliver proactive and flexible generalist HR support to the Site Leadership of our Warrington depot, to improve business performance and deliver people plans. You’ll act as the internal point of contact to line managers in complex HR matters and support the Regional HR Business Partner and Senior Managers across all HR activities including resource management, organisational development & design as well as employee engagement. This is a fantastic role for a current HR Advisor looking to take the next step and gain exposure in a global business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring our people are effectively managed through coaching line managers whilst monitoring trends and ensuring measures are taken to address them. You will implement people initiatives to drive business performance and enhance people capability, ensuring our leaders can achieve their business objectives.
• Partner and coach, the leaders on all aspects of leading their people and the people plan. Provide robust and challenging debate on people matters to ensure great commercial decisions are driven with people as a key differentiator.
• To ensure all managers have the relevant level of training, coaching and support to manage their people.
• Using Employee Relations data to highlight trends and providing solutions.
• Supporting line managers in complex ER cases, ensuring they are conducted with a consistent approach.
• Actively managing colleague retention and absence - analysing the data to ensure we are reducing attrition.
• Support with change initiatives relating to employee relations ensuring that they are implemented in accordance with best practice.
• Ensure there is a consistent onboarding experience for colleagues and new line managers.
• Ensuring line managers are driving engagement on site through - ECFs, listening groups and Sysco Speaks action plans.
• Support with delivering the people plan and HR calendar activities.
• Manage HR & Payroll administrator, ensuring alignment with HR Shared Service processes and GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

With previous experience in a HR Partner or Senior HR Advisor role, you’ll ideally be CIPD qualified (or willing to work towards this) and have a sound up to date knowledge of UK employment legislation. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Displaying gravitas and credibility you’ll have strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders and influence accordingly. Brakes are proud to offer a study support package for anyone working towards their CIPD qualification, supporting you financially and professionally through your studies.

Company Culture

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award‑winning products through our staff shop
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility