People Business Partner

DPD Group UK; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and parcel service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced HR professional to provide comprehensive HR business partnering services across multiple depots. Ideal candidates will be Level 5 CIPD qualified and demonstrate a strong HR background with excellent communication skills. The role offers an attractive salary of circa £59,500, bonuses, and multiple employee benefits. This position requires travel across depots, flexibility, and a commitment to the company's core values.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Health kiosks

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Proven track record in HR, preferably in a multi-site unionised environment.
• Good knowledge of HR principles, particularly employee relations.
• Ability to promote positive cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Implement People strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Deliver training courses to support managers.
• Provide expert guidance on HR-related matters.
• Monitor and analyze labor turnover and absence stats.

Skills

CIPD qualified (Level 5)

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of HR principles

Relationship building

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Level 5 CIPD Qualification (MCIPD)

Job description

Our Head Of People and Talent is looking for a 1st class HR professional to join and strengthen their team of highly skilled People Business return we can offer you an excellent basic salary of circa 59500 a company car or generous cash alternative attractive bonus scheme that is based on individual and company targets and PMI.

This role will cover a range of our depots centrally so youmust be able to travel to all these locations andoccasional overnight stays will be expected. The role will require you to be flexible with working hours as we are a 24 hour this role you will report to our People and Talent Manager but you will work closely with the Regional Manager and Training Business Partner to ensure all business objectives are met.

Purpose of Position

You will provide a full hands on Human Resource business partnering consultancy service to your assigned business areas through expert knowledge and effective action plans. Responsible for providing both proactive solutions and training and reactive advice and guidance to help assigned areas achieve their business targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing a clear People strategy ensuring its aligned to supports and adds real value to our business objectives and overall performance
• Deliver key training courses to support managers within the Network.
• Identifying and leading on any specific training needs along with the provision of appropriate coaching and training to Line Managers on HR related operational matters
• To be seen as a part of the business unit team actively participating in meetings and projects and building relationships through visibility and availability
• Providing expert guidance and advice to Line Managers on all aspects relating to HR including any grievance / disciplinary issues and tribunal claims
• Building constructive relationships across the business and providing regular feedback to management teams helping create a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement
• Monitor and analyse labour turnover / exit interviews / new starter questionnaires and absence stats on a frequent basis identify the underlying causes of any trends and issues. Propose and implement solutions which assist managers to improve figures and exceed targets.

Qualifications : About You

To be considered for this role as a minimum you must be Level 5 CIPD Qualified (MCIPD). Acting as a central point of contact and expertise for the Network youll be an experienced and qualified HR professional with a strong commercial outlook and continuous improvement philosophy who can demonstrate :

• A solid and significant generalist HR background evidenced by a proven track record in a similar role preferably gained in a multi-site unionised environment
• Good all-round knowledge of best practice HR principles and procedures particularly in respect of employee relations performance management retention and engagement
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills plus the ability to provide a quality service whilst actively promoting and driving positive cultural change across the business
• Flexibility to support and drive forward the operational demands of the role
• A great team player who demonstrates the core DPD DNA values of Passion Respect Honesty Flexibility Caring and Accountability.

Additional Information

About our Benefits

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business without them we wouldnt be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. Its important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking
• Discounted shopping from 100s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers promises then this is the job for you! Apply today

Remote work: No

Employment type: Full-time

Key Skills

Marketing & Sales, Business Administration, Bid, Instrumentation & Control, HACCP

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1