People Partner

Gist Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% M&S discount

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted healthcare cash plan

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme with life assurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Gist Limited in Crewe is looking for a talented on-site People Partner to join their high-performing team. In this role, you'll collaborate with the General Manager and lead people activities that enhance performance and engagement. You will have a significant influence in driving HR initiatives and collaborating with management.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing HR projects and working with unions. A competitive salary of up to £60,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist or People Business Partner.
• Experience in managing the people life cycle and HR projects.
• Strong understanding of employment law and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to implement people priorities.
• Lead and manage a People Advisor to foster high performance.
• Support in key people-led activities relating to engagement and talent management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

HR expertise

Problem solving

Influencing skills

Collaboration

Experience in unionized environments

Education

CIPD Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

At Gist, we're proud to be part of the M&S Group, the logistics engine behind M&S Food.

From our distribution centres to our transport operations and support functions, we connect people, technology and expertise to ensure the right products reach the right stores at the right time.

As we continue to invest in our people, technology and network, there's never been a more exciting time to join Gist and help shape the future of food logistics.

The Opportunity

Our People Team have a fantastic opportunity for a talented on-site People Partner within our Crewe operation.

Partnering with the General Manager you will sit within the site-based leadership team and be integral in delivering and translating our people priorities into practical, site-based people actions. You will bring clarity on what matters, using insights, data and strong relationships to diagnose issues and drive measurable improvements in performance, capability and engagement.

Within this role you will be pivotal in cementing a crucial link between HR and the business, supporting in key people led activities that underpin our ongoing journey of business excellence, change and transformation.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting into the regional Senior People Partner you will be a visible and credible partner combining commercial understanding with people expertise to support better decision making across the operation. You will lead and manage a People Advisor where you will embed a culture of high performance, development, engagement and continuous improvement, driving a collaborative and HR led approach to all on-site people activities.

You will collaborate with the General Manager and support on-site Line Managers and Colleagues with the deployment of projects relating to leadership capability, reward, employee engagement, organisational change, workforce planning, performance management, talent management, employee relations and industrial relations. Using your exceptional stakeholder management skills, you will drive engagement and influence the General Manager to consider the risks and benefits of their decisions in order to find commercially viable and pragmatic solutions for the site.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high performing people team, working within a defined Partner model and collaborating alongside an amazing Centres of Excellence teams with opportunities for future growth and development.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an exceptionally talented, brilliant, and driven HR Generalist / People Business Partner with a dynamic and innovative style who will proactively build relationships with onsite leaders and line managers using a collaborative, partnership approach. You will also be a credible commercial operator who is comfortable working at pace in a transformative business environment with significant experience of managing the people life cycle, change and HR projects. Excellent problem solving and influencing skills are also key requirements for this role.

This role does require someone who has proven experience of working in collaboration with unions, on side industrial partners or working within highly unionised environments with a strong understanding of employment law and legislation.

CIPD Level 5 is desirable, however not essential we accept applications from those that are qualified by experience.

Salary:Up to £60,000 per annum
Working hours:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Location:On-site, Quakers Coppice, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6FB

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from:

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Why Gist?

When you join Gist, you’re joining a business that plays a critical role within the M&S Group.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence meaningful change, work alongside experienced leaders and contribute to one of the UK’s leading food supply chains.

Our culture is built around our values of being Progressive, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.

Whether you’re leading a site operation, delivering transformation or shaping future strategy, your work will make a real difference.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Gist, we believe our differences make us stronger.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure you have the support you need.