People Manager

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Job Description

Wincanton are looking for an experienced People Manager to join a busy operational site in Branston, Burton on Trent. The role falls within our General Merchandise division and is on our B&Q contract.

Reporting to the People Partner, the overall purpose of the role is to provide the site management team with support and guidance in relation to all HR related topics. The ideal candidate will provide a professional service covering all aspects of personnel, employee relations and industrial relations, while supporting a culture of continuous improvement, to ensure that all contract objectives are achieved and maintained through the performance of people:

This is a Monday to Friday role, predominantly site based, with one day a working from home. There will be occasional travel to other sites.

Candidates with union experience are preferred. Salary depending on experience.

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 (3 direct reports)
• Key customer engagement on people agenda
• Advise, support and guide Managers in investigations, conduct related disciplinary, appeals and all family friendly procedures (maternity, paternity, parental leave, flexible working).
• Management of absence cases.
• Deliver excellence by supporting the recruitment process from start-to-finish including assisting and coaching Managers throughout the process.
• Produce / assist in producing HR Statistics and KPIs on a weekly / monthly basis.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships.
• Produce and maintain accurate reports and records for all HR issues.
• Support payroll process as required.
• Contribute towards the improvement of processes and methods of operating practices within the site to benefit our customer.
• Involvement with promoting Employee Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives.

What will you bring?

• Proven experience of operating within a unionised environment.
• Previous operational HR experience.
• Previous experience of absence management.
• Previous experience in a warehouse/distribution environment an advantage.
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of employment law.
• CIPD qualified or working towards a CIPD qualification.
• Applicants must be proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel and Power point packages.
• Good understanding of current employment legislation.
• Confidentiality and discretion are essential.

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