People Manager - Network

DPD UK; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company is seeking a People Business Partner to manage employee relations and develop the People Strategy. This role involves advising managers, driving performance, and supporting change management processes. Ideal candidates will have strong decision-making skills and experience in employee relations.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Free onsite parking

Health Kiosks

Vitality at Work

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to advise on recruitment and selection strategies.
• Proven track record in developing policies and driving performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations casework.
• Develop P&T policies to mitigate disputes.
• Work with senior managers to provide advice on issues.

Skills

Employee relations management

Decision-making skills

Advising on terms of employment

Policy development

Talent management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Contract: Permanent - 37.5 hours per week

Location: Roebuck Lane, Smethwick, B66 1BY

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Hours of Work: 09:00 - 17:30

DPD UK is a member of Geopost, market leader in parcel delivery and e‑commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. We aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry. DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

Purpose of Position

Responsible for a team of People Business Partners, ensuring that both proactive and reactive support is provided to the business in a consistent and professional manner in line with the company D&I strategy. Taking ownership for the delivery of the People Strategy and ensuring that key stakeholders fully understand the impact of operational decisions. Communicate regularly with the Head of People and Director of People & Talent on any potential risks or opportunities.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support the PBP’s in managing complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy.
• Apply P&T and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision making skills.
• Advise managers on the terms and conditions of employment and share best practice with them.
• Develop P&T policies and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes.
• Work closely with the Talent team to identify development needs and opportunities.
• Liaise closely with senior managers to provide first line advice on current and existing issues.
• Work closely with the Reward and Benefits team to ensure consistent application of the reward strategy.
• Provide advice on recruitment and selection strategies.
• Manage talent and succession planning.
• Drive alignment between the People Strategy and business goals.
• Continuously monitor and review People policies and processes and propose changes where necessary.
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Support change management processes.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Discounted shopping from hundreds of retailers including up to 5% off your weekly supermarket shop
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• 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 deliver a best in class customer doorstep experience, then this is the job for you! Apply today.