HR People Manager

Morrisons; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic People Manager to lead their onsite team in Bridgwater. This pivotal role involves developing effective HR strategies, fostering a culture of engagement, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their strategic thinking and coaching skills to enhance team performance. With a commitment to employee development and operational excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and driving positive change in the workplace.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday

15% store discount

Career development opportunities

Subsidized staff canteen

Free parking

Market-leading pension

Healthcare benefits

Long Service Awards

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR management experience required.
• Experience in a fast-paced, agile environment, preferably in Manufacturing or Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the People and site teams to ensure a high-performing workforce.
• Develop and implement a site-specific people plan aligned with local needs.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Coaching

Communication Skills

Employee Relations

Flexibility

Education

CIPD Qualification

HR Management Experience

Tools

MS Office

HR Systems

Job description

Our People Managers play a crucial role in the success of our Sites by creating and driving effective people strategies and operations. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall site operation. If you seek a role where you can create impact and foster change, this position is ideal.

Managing an onsite People Team (up to 8 members), the People Manager will partner with the Site and Leadership teams to implement first-class HR practices aligned with Morrisons' vision and ways of working. This fast-paced and challenging role requires attention to detail and credibility. Due to the nature of our logistics operations, this role is fully site-based with no hybrid working option. While flexible working hours are available, full-time on-site presence is required to support the team and business needs. Reporting to the Senior People Manager, your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading and managing the People and site teams to ensure a high-performing, motivated, and trained workforce.
2. Developing and implementing a site-specific people plan that aligns with local needs and the Morrisons framework.
3. Fostering a culture of respect where Managers engage, listen to, and respond to their team members.
4. Coaching and supporting management and the People team to improve performance and develop talent across the site.
5. Ensuring all ER, IR, and Payroll processes comply with legal standards and company policies.
6. Managing temporary and permanent labour supplies, working with relevant parties to fill vacancies while ensuring a positive candidate and colleague experience.
7. Driving talent development through development and succession plans for salaried colleagues.
8. Ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right time and prioritizing training at the leadership level.
9. Proactively maintaining the health and safety of colleagues and customers.
10. Identifying opportunities for cost savings and collaborating with operational teams to meet labour budgets and efficiencies.

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About you

To succeed, you should be a strategic thinker, capable of nurturing successful teams. You should be a self-starter, innovative, and driven by culture change, with a pragmatic approach to strategy. You should also be eager to advance your career while developing our People team. Essential qualifications and experience include:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR management experience
• Experience in a fast-paced, agile environment, preferably in Manufacturing or Logistics
• Deep knowledge of employment law
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Ability to coach and influence at all levels
• Strong communication skills, including group presentations
• Proficiency in IT, including MS Office and HR systems
• Flexibility in working hours and willingness to travel to support other sites and projects

Benefits include:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% store discount from day one
• Additional 10% discount for friends and family
• Career development opportunities
• Subsidized staff canteen
• Free parking
• Market-leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits, including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at various high street shops, cinemas, gyms, and more
• Long Service Awards
• Optional payroll charity donations
• Enhanced family, maternity, and parental leave

About us

From a Bradford market stall to the UK’s 4th largest supermarket chain and the 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer, Morrisons proudly serves customers across the UK through nearly 500 stores and an online delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites supply a wide range of fresh produce, and our 6 distribution sites, supported by a fleet of 2,000 vehicles, ensure timely delivery.

Every week, 11 million customers visit our stores, and approximately 97,000 colleagues work diligently to deliver excellent service. Our Morrisons.com service reaches over 11 million households, and our commitment to low prices helps customers save money daily.

We are proud to be foodmakers and shopkeepers. #wemakemorrisons

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