HR Transformation Partner

Sysco GB; Ashford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier is seeking an HR Transformation Partner to integrate HR activities for new acquisitions. This role involves planning, collaboration, and alignment with company values. The ideal candidate has experience in HR change management and M&A projects. This is a home-based role with required travel across the UK. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual car/travel cash allowance

Private medical health care

Discounts on foodservice

Qualifications

• Experience in HR project or HR change and transformation management.
• Previous M&A project experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of HR principles, processes, and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Scope and plan key milestones for HR integration of acquisitions.
• Collaborate with acquisition HR leads for integration.
• Create and execute transitional plans aligning with Sysco values.

Skills

Generalist HR Partner experience

HR project/change management

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Due to significant growth Sysco GB (whose operating companies are made up of Brakes kff Medina Fresh Direct & Campbells Prime Meat) have an exciting new opportunity in the Central and Commercial HR Team. We're now looking to recruit a HR Transformation Partner who will play a key role in supporting the delivery and implementation of HR Transformation projects specifically the people related element part of M&A integration projects.

The role will be responsible for scoping and planning the key milestones and goals required to integrate all people related activities for new acquisitions into Sysco GB. You'll manage the integration plan in line with agreed timescales and budget and will collaborate closely with the acquisition business HR lead on ensuring the key people integration activity is executed in line with Sysco values and ensures colleague engagement throughout the change.

The role sits within the Commercial & Central Functions HR Team and reports to the HR Director Commercial & Central Functions. This is a home-based role however will require some travel to sites across GB so flexibility with travel and occasional overnight stays is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Scoping and planning the key milestones and goals required to integrate all people related activities for new acquisitions into Sysco GB.
• The role holder will manage the integration plan in line with agreed timescales and budget and will collaborate closely with the acquisition business HR lead on ensuring the key people integration activity is executed in line with Sysco values and ensures colleague engagement throughout the change.
• Key deliverables will include creating a transitional plan for alignment towards Sysco GB that includes employment terms contracts associated policies benefits processes OD HR compliance and HR systems integration.
• The role holder will work in close partnership with HR COE teams (HR Ops / Resourcing / T&D / Comms / ER and Change) to ensure integration is in line with current GB work processes systems and employment legislation.
• Works with Head of Change / team to develop approach to change and support a smooth cultural integration of the change utilising change management tools and best practice approach.
• Identify opportunities for structural alignment with HR acquisition partner and develop and deliver organisation design as required.
• Identify L&D requirements and supporting interventions for line manager upskilling.
• Partner CoEs to deliver programmes aligned to the overall HR strategy.

Knowledge skills and experience

The successful candidate will currently be working at a generalist HR Partner level (CIPD Level 5 qualified) with specific experience in HR project / HR change and transformation management previous M&A project experience would also be advantageous. Experience of working in manufacturing production supply chain environments is preferred although this is not essential. A key role where HR change and project experience is required as well as an understanding of HR principles processes and employment law. You'll be highly competent using MS Office HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and data tools to support data insight and analytics driving great decision-making. We're looking for a HR Professional with the ability and tenacity to manage multiple complex tasks meet deadlines and is comfortable working at pace. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities. You need to be a strong and persuasive communicator with confident presentation skills and the ability to have a positive impact across stakeholders at all levels. Through your previous HR transformation experience you'll clearly demonstrate enabling change and having a passion for creating the right organisational culture.

You can expect to receive a competitive salary annual car / travel cash allowance enrolment into the group pension scheme private medical health care and a wide range of discounts and brakes foodservice discount.

Additional Information

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.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation we are the UKs largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nations most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools caterers care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 8000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we're growing!

Remote Work: Yes

Employment Type: Full-time