People Advisor

Greggs plc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Profit sharing (10% of profits)

Pension with employer contributions up

Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave

Management bonus scheme up to 10%

Job summary

Greggs plc is recruiting for a part-time HR professional to partner with the Retail People Manager in shaping the regional people plan and delivering it across the South East. You will coach shop managers, handle disciplinary and absence matters, and support recruitment and performance initiatives.

You will liaise with union reps, update policies, and train management on People processes while promoting Greggs values and an inclusive culture. A CIPD-qualified profile is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a HR role across multi-site environments.
• Ideally CIPD qualified.
• Proven track record of delivering results and handling complex people situations.
• Experience juggling high-priority tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication across all levels, both written and verbal.
• Ability to influence decisions to keep the company compliant.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Full UK driving licence as travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Retail People Manager in developing the regional people plan.
• Implement the people plan within the South East Region and model people management.
• Coach Area/Shop Management on policies, procedures and strategy.
• Ensure consistent handling of disciplinary, grievance and consultations.
• Build relationships with regional union representatives.
• Identify gaps in policies and assist in updating procedures.
• Deliver training on People policies and processes to Shop Management.
• Support recruitment, succession planning and performance management within the territory.
• Participate in regional projects as directed.
• Manage employee absence and wellbeing within the region.
• Foster a culture of leadership and engage teams with Greggs values.
• Assist in Employment Tribunal bundles preparation and timely submission.
• Attend regional Union meetings and support consultation activities.

Skills

People management

Employee relations

Coaching

Communication

Organisational skills

Strategic advisory

Influencing

Leadership

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

• Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another, This is a part-time role, working Wednesday to Friday
• We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
• The base location for this role is London area

What you'll do

• Support the Retail People Manager in the development of the regional people plan
• Effectively implement the people plan within the South East Region, acting as a role model for all people management activities
• Coach and support Area/Shop Management to ensure an effective understanding of their role and responsibilities with regards to people policies, procedures and strategy
• Ensure an effective and consistent approach to people management in relation to disciplinary, grievance and employee consultation
• Build an effective working relationship with regional union representatives
• Communicate to the Retail People Manager any gaps or development needs in relation to people policies and procedures, and assisting in reviewing/updating existing policies and procedures
• Deliver training to Shop Management teams in relation to People policies and processes
• Support recruitment, succession planning and performance management activities within the territory
• Participate in projects as identified and agreed with the Retail People Manager
• Support the management of all employee absence and wellbeing within the region
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and encourage teams in line with company values, promoting a culture of leadership
• Assist in the preparation of Employment Tribunal bundles, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted within required timescales.
• Attend and contribute to regional Union meetings, building effective relationships with Union representatives and supporting consultation activities.
  Previous experience of working within a HR role, ideally across multi sites
• Ideally CIPD qualified
• A proven track record of delivering great results, developing people and dealing with complex people situations
• Experience of juggling high priority tasks to ensure timeframes are met
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills across all levels
• Ability to influence the right decision and outcome to ensure the company is always kept legal
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, in English, and the ability to present ideas and opportunities (including using known presentational tools)
• IT skills including Microsoft 365; SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Full UK driving license as role will involve travel
• Enjoy being part of a hard-working team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results together
• Are supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good
• Want to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey!
  Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salary
• Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%
• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
• Profit share - We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year
• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year
• Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate
• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants
• Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sickness
• Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salary
• Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support
• Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities