Loadhog People & Culture Manager

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Who are we?

Loadhog is a multi-award winning, employee-owned UK manufacturer, dedicated to the design and manufacture, sale and pooling of returnable packaging solutions across a diverse range of industries. We believe that an important contribution to our identity and success is driven by our status as a 100% employee-owned business. Due to our continued growth and commitment to developing people, we have an exciting new opportunity for a People and Culture Manager.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Loadhog People and Culture Director, your duties include managing the people services and recruitment functions, providing effective people support to leaders across the business, establishing clear team KPIs and effective reporting, supporting with the development of learning and development programs and establishing effective systems and processes to support the growth of the business in line with the company 6 year plan.

Based at our state-of-the-art Hawke Street site, key responsibilities will include:

• Management of people services; ensure effective processes and team leader support/coaching which allows leaders to effectively support their teams and uphold standards
• Line manager responsibility for a team of two - P&C coordinator and P&C advisor
• Support with the development and delivery of the P&C 6 year plan, in line with the Loadhog company 6 year plan
• Oversee the recruitment process
• Develop the learning and development agenda; support with delivery of training
• Oversee the People & Culture initiatives and projects
• Support with employer branding and external stakeholder outreach initiatives to develop community relationships
• Advocate for the Loadhog Edge; ensure it's embedded throughout the business
• Maintain effective data systems which inform live KPI dashboards and reporting

Who you are.

The successful applicant will be organised, energetic, and can motivate and communicate with people in all areas of the business. You must be a true 'people person' who is passionate about supporting and developing our employees and our unique company culture and crucially, you will embody all eight of our core values which constitute the 'Loadhog Edge'.

You will work with integrity and professionalism in a highly confidential environment, have the passion to do your very best and a sense of ownership of both the role and the business. Innovation will be at your core as you bring new ideas and ways of working to the team and you will be unafraid to challenge both yourself and others. You will have an ability to engage with and energise people at all levels of the business and work as a team with colleagues to make Loadhog an amazing place to work. Finally, you will be committed to support our local community, to have fun and make positive changes.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Exceptional organisational skills, and an ability to communicate at all levels of the business
• Proven leadership capabilities and solid knowledge of employment legislation
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy

• Demonstrable experience in independently managing complex employee relations issues
• Experience of implementing wellbeing, performance, diversity and engagement improvement programmes

What we offer

The benefits package includes a basic salary, 15% non-contributory pension, life assurance, private medical cover,Paycare, permanent health insurance, gym membership and a share purchase scheme. You are expected to become a stakeholder in the business, which entitles, and indeed, requires you to challenge, offer ideas, take the initiative, and contribute to positive change.

Get in touch

To apply, applicants should submit their CV, along with a covering letter explaining reasons for applying.

Click the link: https://gripple.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=1f5e4258-8a26...

Applications are welcomed from internal Glide and external candidates.

Deadline for applications: 30th January 2025

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please feel free to contact Michael Hodgson (07907 125028/[email protected]).