Chief People Officer jobs in United Kingdom

Company Description

Culina Group is a market-leading ambient and chilled food & drink 3PL specialist, providing warehouse and distribution services alongside food manufacturing, co-packing, and bonded divisions. We partner with some of the biggest household names in the food and drink sector.

With over 20 million square feet of warehousing across 100+ depots, we employ over 22,000 people to ensure our 2.2 million deliveries reach their destinations. Our extensive network enables us to offer comprehensive supply chain management services throughout the UK and Ireland.

Job Description

We are seeking a HR Business Partner to join our HR operational team based at Stafford or Market Drayton. This role will manage HR functions at both sites and oversee two additional sites, Broxburn and Washington. As a truly generalist HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders and take full HR responsibility for your sites, managing various projects and initiatives. This is a multi-site role, requiring regular travel.

We want someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can handle multiple priorities with a positive, can-do attitude. Experience in Logistics/FMCG is advantageous.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join Culina Group, a growing company with approximately 20,000 employees across multiple business units in the UK, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

The key responsibilities of the HR Business Partner include:

• Business partnering with General Managers and senior stakeholders
• Advising on and supporting grievance, performance, disciplinary, and absence matters, coaching stakeholders
• Implementing the Group-wide HR strategy
• Managing employee relations issues, especially regarding change and relations with employee representatives and trade unions
• Supporting the development and delivery of people plans across multiple units
• Influencing HR policy development and implementation to meet business needs
• Ensuring effective performance management processes
• Managing tribunal proceedings with ACAS intervention as needed
• Managing TUPE processes

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience advising on HR matters such as grievances, disciplinary actions, performance management, and absence
• Experience managing organizational cultures and implementing change proactively
• Strong problem-solving skills and system expertise
• A proactive, can-do attitude
• Experience working in Logistics
• CIPD qualification

Additional Information

We are committed to making Culina Group a great place to work. We value diversity and inclusion, employee development, and recognizing success. Our learning and development programs are available to all employees to help shape your future within logistics.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Private medical cover via Bupa
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance (x4 salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Eye care vouchers
• Reward and recognition programs
• Discount platform with savings at over 50 retailers

If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career move, apply now and join our #WinningTeam!