HR Partner

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Job Description

Brakes have a fantastic opportunity for a HR Partner to deliver proactive, generalist HR support to the site leadership of our Grantham depot, to improve business performance and deliver people plans.

You’ll act as the internal point of contact to line managers for all HR matters and support the Regional HR Business Partner and senior managers. This is a fantastic role for a current HR Professional looking to take the next step and gain exposure in a global business.

This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis with an element of hybrid working.

Key Accountabilities:

• Enhance leader capability through partnering, coaching and training to ensure effective management of colleagues and achievement of business objectives.
• Support with delivering the people plan and HR calendar activities.
• Manage HR & Payroll administrator, ensuring alignment with HR Shared Service processes and GDPR compliance.
• Ensure there is a consistent onboarding experience for colleagues and new line managers.
• Actively support managers to manage colleague retention and absence – analysing the data to ensure we are reducing attrition.
• Ensuring line managers are driving engagement on site through listening groups and annual engagement action plans.
• Utilise data to monitor trends and drive actions.
• Implement people initiatives to drive business performance.
• Provide robust and challenging debate on people matters to ensure great commercial decisions are driven with people as a key differentiator.
• Supporting line managers in complex ER cases, ensuring they are conducted with a consistent approach.
• Support with change initiatives ensuring that they are implemented in accordance with best practise.

You:

You’ll live and breathe customer first, with an innovative and agile approach to identify new ideas and methods.  You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with a dedicated focus on driving results.  You will be resilient – accepting and learning from mistakes and building future solutions.  Naturally, you will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.

Currently operating as a Senior HR Advisor or Junior Business Partner you’ll be CIPD qualified (level 5) or currently working towards this with experience in a similar HR role. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with demanding stakeholders and able to positively influence whilst building strong working relationships with the site management team. You’ll have sound and up to date knowledge of employment law and legislation to effectively manage and resolve complex ER cases. Strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy as well as excellent analytical skills is essential. This is a great role for a HR professional looking to gain exposure and develop their partnering skills in a HR generalist role supporting recruitment, engagement, absence management, ER Matters, coaching and development.

What you’ll get:

Expect to receive a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave + the option to purchase additional days each year, a competitive pension scheme, on-site parking and facilities including a subsidised on-site canteen serving our own delicious food, staff discount on our entire food range plus a range of flexible opt in benefits such as our health support service, , through which you can get access to free virtual GP and physio appointments.

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Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Location: Grantham, England