Senior Human Resources Advisor

Job description
Senior HR Advisor / People Partner - based on site 4 days per week (wfh 1 day)

Our client comprises of two iconic UK baked goods brands with a strong history and heritage who have now merged to create one unique, integrated company. Owned by an FMCG giant who operates in more than 50 countries, with products sold in over 170 countries, represented by almost 38.000 employees worldwide, and a consolidated turnover of €12.7 billion (2020-21).

To provide an efficient and effective HR service to the business and to manage and support managers and employees on the interpretation and application of the company's HR policies, procedures, employment law and HR best practice. To support the HR team to deliver strategic objectives for business success. To deliver short to medium term plans for the business in its people planning and delivery.

Other key actions will be but not limited to:

• Collaborating with the HR team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results.

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders to achieve high levels of trust, respect and professionalism.

• Challenging team cultures and behaviours to ensure that they are always consistent with organisational culture.

• Being one step ahead in terms of understanding, data and insight (externally and internally) to role model the highest levels of HR skill and professionalism.

• Collaborating with HR colleagues to support a 'one team’ approach and challenge so that we may continuously improve to deliver the People Strategy and annual business plans.

• Providing support, advice and coaching on all people related issues.

• Educating, coaching, and partnering with managers on performance management and employee development goals.

• Supporting the South HRBP with the development and delivery of company change management projects.

• Developing and delivering business and HR related projects including employee engagement plans.

• Supporting the management of Employee Relation and Union Matters to drive positive outcomes.

• Working alongside the team to deliver HR strategy and support business strategy including workforce and succession planning delivery.

• Supporting ER case work as and when required

Experience and skills needed

• CIPD qualified to level 5 or above, or proven experience.

• Excellent ICT skills and sound knowledge of HR systems, processes and legislation

• Experience of working within a unionised manufacturing environment

• Up to date knowledge of good practice and emerging trends in the field of HR.

• Experience of supporting the implementation of change initiatives, ideally within a rapidly growing or evolving business setting.