People Partner - Enfield

TN United Kingdom; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a People Partner to join their dynamic People Team. This role involves partnering with business leaders to drive change, develop talent, and oversee HR operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail or manufacturing and be skilled in coaching and engagement. Join a family-oriented business committed to excellence and sustainability.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share

Option to purchase extra holiday

Competitive pension scheme

Private medical insurance and life assurance

Employee discounts and product deals

Investment in personal development

Access to health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven HR/People business partner experience in FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, or Distribution.
• Senior HR/People generalist with leadership and coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to implement key people processes.
• Coach leaders to develop talent and foster engagement.
• Ensure a positive employee experience aligned with company values.

Skills

Coaching

Change Management

Talent Development

Compliance

Engagement

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

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Job Opportunity: People Partner at Warburtons

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our People Team as a People Partner in the food manufacturing industry. This role involves partnering with business leaders to provide coaching, drive change, develop talent, simplify organizations, and lead people through the delivery of strategic people plans and HR solutions. The People Partner will oversee HR operations, drive initiatives, and collaborate with leadership to support the company's strategic goals.

Your background in retail, manufacturing, distribution, or hospitality will be valuable in navigating the specific demands of the food manufacturing sector. The role involves working closely with site senior leadership, the national People team, People Services, and Centres of Excellence.

As a People Partner, you will be key in managing compliance, workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, engagement, and leadership development, all while promoting high performance and excellence. You will utilize SAP SuccessFactors to leverage data insights, ensuring activities are focused and outcome-driven. Our family-oriented values set us apart — join us and be proud to be part of Warburtons.

Key Responsibilities and Measures

• Partner with senior management to implement and execute the Lead for Growth strategy and key people processes.
• Coach leaders to develop talent, simplify organizations, and foster engagement.
• Develop and execute People Plans aligned with business goals, improving people capability and performance indicators.
• Provide leadership and guidance on HR matters, bringing insights to foster continuous improvement and better decision-making.
• Ensure a positive employee experience, aligning with our employer of choice ethos and company values.
• Enhance employee self-service capabilities and collaborate with People Services, Resourcing, and Advisors for timely support.
• Represent the voice of the internal customer in collaboration with Centres of Excellence, ensuring central initiatives are effective.
• Maintain continuous professional development and encourage team growth through knowledge sharing.

About Us

Warburtons, the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand, has been baking since 1876. As a sixth-generation family business, we supply over 18,000 retail customers with a wide range of products, including gluten and wheat-free options. We aim to be a net zero business by 2050, minimizing our environmental impact and contributing positively to society.

Our Enfield Bakery and Distribution site is one of Europe's largest, with around 500 colleagues from 40+ nationalities working across multiple shift patterns. Located in North London, our site operates 24/7, producing millions of crumpets and other products annually. Our culture celebrates our One Team values and our commitment to excellence.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven HR/People business partner experience within FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, or Distribution sectors.
• Senior HR/People generalist with leadership and coaching experience.
• Experience supporting organizational change and working with trade unions or colleague forums.
• Extensive knowledge across HR disciplines, trusted as a senior advisor.

Additional Benefits

• Discretionary profit share
• Option to purchase extra holiday
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Employee discounts and product deals
• Investment in personal development
• Access to health and wellbeing support