HR Transformation Partner

Brakes UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in the UK is looking for an HR Transformation Partner to manage HR transformation projects related to new acquisitions. The role requires strong HR project management and change management skills, with responsibilities including planning integration activities. The position offers a competitive salary, travel allowance, and benefits in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual car/travel cash allowance

Private medical health care

Discounts on foodservice products

Qualifications

• Experience working as a generalist HR Partner.
• Specific experience in HR project/change transformation management.
• Previous M&A project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scope and plan key milestones for integrating people-related activities.
• Manage integration plans in line with timelines and budget.
• Collaborate with HR leads to ensure successful new acquisition integration.

Skills

HR project management

Change management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Data analytics tools

Job description

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About the Job

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 an 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 UK’s 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 nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!

Location

United Kingdom (Remote)