People Partner (6 month fixed term contract)

Booker Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Greater Manchester is seeking a People Partner to join their team. This role focuses on developing people strategies, managing employee relations, and fostering engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience with Trade Unions and a strong background in people management, thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments. The position starts as a 6-month contract, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Strong people partnering experience and experience with Trade Unions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of employee relations management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to implement people strategies.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations cases.
• Manage talent and support succession planning.
• Work on organisational design initiatives.
• Champion colleague engagement and wellbeing.

Skills

People partnering experience

Experience with Trade Unions

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of employment law

People Management experience

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Ability to manage performance

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Are you passionate about people and looking for a role where you can make a real impact?

We\\'re currently recruiting for a dedicated People Partner to join our dynamic team within our Best Food Logistics business.

If you have strong people partnering experience, a background working with Trade Unions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

This role will be based in Royton supporting the site and also our Central Functions.

• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies that drive business growth
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law
• Manage talent, support development, and succession planning
• Work on organisational design and change management initiatives
• Use data to support people-focused initiatives
• Champion colleague engagement, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Focus on performance and absence management
• Maintain strong relationships with Trade Union representatives

This role is initially on a 6 month basis but has the possibility for extension or becoming a permanent position.

• CIPD Level 5 would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong people partnering experience
• Experience with Trade Unions and ideally in a blue-collar environment
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations management
• A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
• People Management experience
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, such as distribution or retail