One Fleet Chippenham People Manager

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Job Description

Overview

Reporting to the People Partner, you will provide a professional service covering all aspects of employee relations and generalist areas of HR for the Marshalls contract. This role has responsibility for one People Advisor and a total headcount of 250 colleagues. The role provides the opportunity for someone to be actively involved in proactive talent management and development, organisation change, resource management, and HR improvement activities. The role will also include support a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that all contract objectives are achieved and maintained through the performance of people.

This is a hybrid role, covering multiple sites. It is likely to be around three days a week travelling to sites, the other days, home based.

Wincanton is a leading British supply chain solutions company. The Group provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best known companies.

It is active across a range of markets including food and consumer goods; retail and manufacturing; eCommerce; the public sector; major infrastructure; building materials; fuel; and defence. With almost 100 years' heritage, Wincanton's 19,600-strong team operates from more than 200 sites across the country, utilising 3,500 vehicles.

How will you contribute?

• Take responsibility for providing advice and generalist HR support across the contract.
• Develop effective on-going relationships at all levels establishing yourself as a credible, respected and valued manager, responding to queries directly and influencing managers to follow a best practice approach.
• Assist departmental managers on the interpretation of company policies and procedures as well as local agreements.
• Support in delivering the People plan for the year.
• Prepare statistical breakdowns including analysis of sickness/absence and holidays.
• Assists in disciplinary / grievance hearings, advising on legislative and company policy and procedures.
• Assist in training and developing managers in people related matters, ensuring processes are followed and legislation is met.
• Contribute towards the improvement of processes and methods of operating practices within the depot.
• Assist in the coaching, mentoring and development of the management team.
• Assist with annual pay review/pay claims.
• Providing HR support for ad-hoc operational business-related projects e.g., new business wins, TUPE.
• Support recruitment activity ensuring compliance to internal policies and selection of the most suitable candidates.

What will you bring?

• Proven HR experience in similar role.
• Skilled in providing pragmatic, tailored HR advice.
• Experience of supporting managers with complex employee relations issues.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or desire to work towards.
• Competent knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience of working within a unionized environment.
• Must have excellent organisational skills and initiative, with the ability to manage the day-to-day HR processes effectively.
• Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are a prerequisite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about developing and supporting colleagues to fulfill their potential.
• Pragmatic, resilient and a self-starter.
• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships quickly.
• Previous experience with Oracle.

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, company car 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