Human Resources Partner

Warburtons; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Wakefield is seeking a People Partner to drive HR operations and support strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in HR within FMCG or related sectors, with strong coaching and change management skills. This role offers opportunities for personal development and a range of benefits including an award-winning pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Opportunity to purchase extra leave

Award winning pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Discounts for employees via Extra Dough

Support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven HR/People business partner experience in FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing or Distribution.
• Experience leading and coaching teams through change.
• Strong knowledge in various HR specialist areas.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management on the implementation of key people processes.
• Develop and execute People Plans to support business goals.
• Ensure a positive employee experience aligned with company values.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Coaching

Change Management

Collaboration with Trade Unions

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our People Team as a People Partner in the food manufacturing industry. To partner business leaders, providing coaching and driving change to grow talent, simplify organisations and lead people through the delivery of people plans and commercially focused HR solutions as part of one People team. In this role, you will have the chance to showcase your leadership skills, work closely with employees at all levels, and thrive in a busy and challenging environment. You will be responsible for overseeing HR operations, driving initiatives, and collaborating with leadership to support the company's strategic goals. Your background in retail, manufacturing, distribution, or hospitality will be a valuable asset as you navigate the unique demands of the food manufacturing sector. The People Partner works in close collaboration with the site senior leadership team, our national People team, People Services team and Centres of Excellence. As our People Partner, you will be instrumental in driving compliance management, workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, engagement, and leadership development activities, while driving high performance and excellence. Enabled by SAP Success Factors you will use data insights and intelligence to inform and influence the people agenda, ensuring activity is focused and outcome based. Family and values are what makes us different - we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

Responsibilities

• Partner senior management on the implementation and execution of the Lead for Growth strategy and key people processes; provide performance coaching to leaders to grow talent, simplify organisations, and engage people
• Develop and execute People Plans, initiatives and actions in line with business plans and goals to support local/functional needs, improve to and deliver people capability and performance indicators
• Provide leadership and guidance on People matters, bringing external and internal insights to site leadership and wider People team to foster continuous improvement and drive improved decision making
• Ensure a positive employee experience so that people are engaged in line with an employer of choice ethos and Warburtons values
• Drive empowerment/self-service capability of our people and collaborate with the People Services, Resourcing and Advisor teams to ensure timely, relevant support and service
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to represent the voice of the internal customer and ensure central initiatives are fit for purpose; implement central initiatives effectively
• Maintain own continuous professional development (CPD) and knowledge of best practices; identify CPD opportunities for self, share new knowledge and encourage team development

Qualifications

• A proven HR/People business partner to senior stakeholders within an FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing or Distribution Environment
• A senior HR/People generalist with experience of leading and coaching people
• Demonstrating a background in driving, leading and supporting through change
• Experience of working in collaboration with Trade Unions and/or colleague forums at a site/depot level
• A strong breadth and depth of knowledge across the various specialist areas within HR and regarded as a trusted advisor by senior colleagues and leadership

Company & Benefits

• As country’s No. 1 Bakery Brand, Warburtons has a long history and values family culture; includes opportunities to grow with the business
• Family time is important; opportunity to purchase an extra week of annual leave
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Discounts for you and your family via Extra Dough
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens with Warburtons products for you to enjoy
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 confidential helpline, and occupational health service

Diversity & Inclusion

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.