People Partner (6 month fixed term contract)

Booker; Oldham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food logistics company in Oldham seeks a dedicated People Partner to implement people strategies that drive growth. The ideal candidate has strong people partnering experience, particularly in a blue-collar environment, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the chance to influence colleague engagement and maintain relationships with Trade Union representatives. The role is initially on a 6-month basis with potential for extension.

Benefits

10% discount at Tesco

20% discount on F&F Clothing

Health and Wellbeing support

Great holiday package - 29 days pro rata

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment, such as distribution or retail.
• People Management experience.
• Ability to use data to support people-focused initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders to develop people strategies.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations cases.
• Manage talent and support development and succession planning.
• Champion colleague engagement, wellbeing, and diversity.

Skills

Strong people partnering experience

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Knowledge of employment law

Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion

Experience with Trade Unions

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

What’s in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount atTesco Café
• 10% discount atBooker
• Pizza Hut Restaurants:25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
• A great holiday package - 29 days pro rata

About the role

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.

You will be responsible

• 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.

You will need

• 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