HR Manager

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Job Description

Overview

Reporting to the People Partner, the overall purpose of the role is to provide the site leadership team with support and guidance in relation to all HR related topics. The ideal candidate will provide a professional service covering all aspects of employee relations and industrial relations, while continuing to support our Wincanton wellbeing and engagement agenda and our Million Hours mission. The role will encompass continuous improvement, to ensure that all contract objectives are achieved and maintained through the performance of people.

This is a Monday to Friday role and it is site based

Candidates must have experience of working with unions, including pay negotiations

How will you contribute?

• Responsible for delivering a high-quality professional HR service to all on site
• Have a passion for coaching and supporting Managers in delivering the policies and procedures in line with site agreements and current legislation
• Support Trade Union engagement and building effective working relationships with key stakeholders
• Team Management (1 direct report)
• Key customer engagement on people agenda
• Advise, support and guide Managers including investigations, conduct related disciplinary, appeals and all family friendly policies
• Oversee the management of high level absence cases
• Deliver excellence by overseeing and supporting the recruitment process by assisting and coaching Managers
• Produce / assist in producing HR Statistics and KPIs on a weekly / monthly basis
• Produce and maintain accurate reports and records for all HR issues
• Support annual pay award process and any payroll escalated issues
• Contribute towards the improvement of processes and methods of operating practices within the site to benefit our customer
• Working in collaboration with the site Engagement and Wellbeing Champions to promote Employee Engagement, Wellbeing initiatives and Social Value projects and our Wincanton Million Hours mission

What will you bring?

• Proven experience of operating within a fully unionised environment
• Operational HR awareness/experience
• Management of absence cases
• Previous experience in a warehouse/distribution environment an advantage
• CIPD qualified (ideally level 5) or working towards a CIPD qualification.
• Proficient in MS office packages
• Applicants must have the ability to problem solve and use their own initiative
• Applicants must have the ability to maintain high standards whilst working under pressure and to deadlines
• Good understanding of current employment legislation
• Applicants must be an effective communicator and be able to develop good working relationships at all levels
• Confidentiality and discretion are essential

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce