People Partner (6 month fixed term contract)

Booker • Salmon Fields, Oldham • Apply by 31-Oct-2025

Are you passionate about people and looking for a role where you can make a real impact?

We're currently recruiting for a dedicated People Partner to join our dynamic team within our Best Food Logistics business.

If you have strong people partnering experience, a background working with Trade Unions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

This role will be based in Royton supporting the site and also our Central Functions.

What is in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount at Tesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
• A great holiday package - 29 days pro rata

You will be responsible for

• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies that drive business growth
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law
• Manage talent, support development, and succession planning
• Work on organisational design and change management initiatives
• Use data to support people-focused initiatives
• Champion colleague engagement, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Focus on performance and absence management
• Maintain strong relationships with Trade Union representatives

This role is initially on a 6 month basis but has the possibility for extension or becoming a permanent position.

You will need

• CIPD Level 5 would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong people partnering experience
• Experience with Trade Unions and ideally in a blue-collar environment
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations management
• A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
• People Management experience
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, such as distribution or retail