People Partner - Enfield

Warburtons; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a People Partner, where you'll play a vital role in shaping the workforce in the food manufacturing sector. This dynamic position involves collaborating with leadership to implement HR strategies, enhance employee engagement, and drive high performance. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and professional development, you'll be part of a team that values family and community. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal growth, while contributing to a company that has been a leader in the industry for over 140 years. If you're passionate about people and ready to make a difference, this role is for you!

Benefits

Discretionary profit share

Extra annual leave purchase

Award-winning pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Family discounts on products

Continued personal development

Fully stocked kitchens

Access to free physiotherapy

24/7 confidential helpline

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR/People business partner in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong background in coaching leaders and driving change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to implement HR strategies and processes.
• Drive compliance management and talent acquisition efforts.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Coaching

Change Management

Talent Acquisition

Workforce Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

SAP Success Factors

Job description

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We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our People Team as a People Partner in the food manufacturing industry.
To partner business leaders, providing coaching and driving change to grow talent, simplify organisations and lead people through the delivery of people plans and commercially focused HR solutions as part of one People team.
You will be responsible for overseeing HR operations, driving initiatives, and collaborating with leadership to support the company's strategic goals.

Your background in retail, manufacturing, distribution, or hospitality will be a valuable asset as you navigate the unique demands of the food manufacturing sector.
The People Partner works in close collaboration with the site senior leadership team, our national People team, People Services team and Centres of Excellence.

As our People Partner, you will be instrumental in driving compliance management, workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, engagement, and leadership development activities, while driving high performance and excellence.
Enabled by SAP Success Factors you will use data insights and intelligence to inform and influence the people agenda, ensuring activity is focused and outcome based.
Family and values are what makes us different - we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

Key Accountabilities and Measures

• Partner senior management on the implementation and execution of the Lead for Growth strategy and key people processes Performance coaching leaders to grow talent, simplify organisations, lead and engage people
• To develop and execute People Plans, initiatives and actions in line with business plans and goals and to support local/functional needs, improvement to and delivery of people capability and performance indicators
• Provide leadership and guidance on People matters, bringing expertise, external and internal insights to site leadership team and wider People team to foster a continuous improvement approach, drive improved decision making locally and nationally
• To ensure a positive employee experience so that people are engaged in line with an employer of choice ethos and Warburtons values
• Driving the empowerment/self service capability of our people and working collaboratively with the People Services, Resourcing and Advisor teams to ensure timely, relevant support and service to our people
• Collaborating with the Centres of Excellence in representing the voice of the internal customer to ensure that central initiatives are fit for purpose. Implementing central initiatives effectively.
• Taking responsibility for maintaining own continuous professional development (CPD) and knowledge of best. Identify CPD opportunities for self, share new knowledge and encourage team members and broader people team to develop their skills through sharing of knowledge and expertise.

About Us
As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat free.
We are striving to be a net zero business by 2050 and believe that we must minimise our impact on the environment, while making a positive impact on the society we are a part of.

Our Enfield Bakery and Distribution site is one of the largest bakeries in Europe! We have 5 operating plants and around 500 colleagues who work a variety of shift patterns. At Enfield we have 40 different nationalities working together, and we celebrate our One Team family values. Our site runs 363 days of the year and operates 24/7!
Based in Brimsdown in North London, 15 minutes from M25, 10 minutes’ walk from Brimsdown overground, connected easily to Liverpool Street Station via Tottenham Hale.
We produce over 4.8 million crumpets per week, which is equivalent to 800,000 packets of 6 as well as producing a variety of other products. The Home of the Giant Crumpet, did you know there are 350 holes in a standard crumpet?

• A proven HR/People business partner to senior stakeholders within an FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing or Distribution Environment
• A senior HR/People generalist with experience of leading and coaching people
• Demonstrating a background in driving, leading and supporting through change
• Experience of working in collaboration with Trade Unions and/or colleague forums at a site/depot level
• A strong breadth and depth of knowledge across the various specialist areas within HR and regarded as a trusted advisor by your senior colleagues and leadership team.

Extra Dough

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week’s annual leave
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service.