People Advisor

Greggs; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Greggs is seeking a full-time People Advisor to join their team, focusing on delivering the Retail People Strategy across shops. Candidates should have HR experience, ideally with CIPD qualification, alongside strong organizational and communication skills to manage people strategies and improve workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Management Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Automatic enrollment in pension scheme

Colleague discount up to 50%

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, preferably multi-site.
• Proven results in developing people and handling complex situations.
• Ability to influence decisions and ensure legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support regional people planning and implement people strategies.
• Handle disciplinary, grievance, and consultation processes.
• Identify training and development needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Influencing decisions

Education

CIPD qualified

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity to join the People team at Greggs as a People Advisor and support driving forward and delivering the Retail People Strategy across a group of shops.

We can offer you:

• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
• Management Bonus Scheme worth up to 10% of your salary
• Profit share: Distribute 10% of profits to colleagues with at least 6 months' service each year
• Private Medical Insurance, free for you and subsidised for dependants
• Permanent Health Insurance as a replacement income scheme
• Automatic enrollment in Greggs pension scheme with employer contributions and tax advantages
• Defined contribution management pension scheme
• Death in service benefit: lump-sum payment of 4 times your salary
• Colleague discount up to 50% off Greggs products
• Share save schemes for buying discounted Greggs shares
• Career progression and learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme: confidential helpline and wellness content
• Perks and savings: gift cards, cashback, coupons, lifestyle offers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Community involvement, environment, and business responsibility initiatives
• Colleague Networks for support and feedback

About the role

• Full-time role, flexible options considered
• Emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility
• Base location: Bexleyheath, ideally within one hour's travel

What you'll do

• Support regional people planning
• Implement people strategies and act as role model
• Work with management on policies, procedures, and strategy
• Handle disciplinary, grievance, and consultation processes
• Build relationships with union representatives
• Identify training and development needs
• Support recruitment, succession planning, and performance management
• Participate in projects and manage employee wellbeing
• Promote leadership culture

About you

• Experience in HR, preferably multi-site
• Ideally CIPD qualified
• Proven results in developing people and handling complex situations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to influence decisions and ensure legal compliance
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and related tools
• Full UK driving license
• Team player, inclusive, eager to develop, and ready for fun

About Greggs

At Greggs, we value our culture, support each other, and celebrate diversity. We’re a family-oriented company where everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to join us and be yourself.