Human Resources Business Partner

This role is on site 5 days/week and is based in Carlisle, Cumbria at our manufacturing site. Relocation is available and we welcome applications from candidates who do not live within a commutable distance. If you need to discuss relocation please make this known in your application! We look forward to hearing from you.

What will this role achieve?

This is an exciting new role as part of our new HR business partnering structure! Your purpose will be to provide HR leadership business partnering support at our Carlisle site by working closely with the site leadership and management teams, as well as the various teams within the wider UK&I HR function to ensure all HR activity is contributing in line with the site plans and strategies, and is aligned to wider HR priorities for the region.

What will be your key deliverables?

You will play a central role as part of the site leadership team developing strong credible relationships and bring instrumental in setting direction and strategy and leading on the creation of the people strategy. You will directly manage a small team including an L&D Coordinator & Site Experience Lead.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Own the HR agenda for site in line with agreed functional agendas
• Work in partnership with senior leaders and senior managers on establishing and implementing solutions that support the ongoing development of leadership capability and provide mentorship support to the wider management team on people related matters
• Work with leadership teams to identify key areas impacting upon business performance such as functional capability or engagement levels
• Provide the vital link to other teams within the wider HR function as required, including Recruitment, Central Engagement, Central L&D, Employee Relations, Occupational Health & Wellbeing, HR Shared Services
• Drive forward & manage the creation of site people plans that are fully aligned to site strategic priorities and wider HR priorities, ensuring full integration of the HR agenda for the site, including engagement and site driven L&D priorities
• Build solid relationships with site trade union teams that champion positive employee relations across the site and partner with the Factory General Manager on ongoing engagement with the site trade unions
• Own the site trade union consultation and negotiations, to include site re-organisations and pay negotiations, and working agreement reviews
• Lead resolution of sophisticated function or site wide employee relations matters (including site wide), in partnership with site senior management and apply employment law expertise to situations which require a balanced risk assessment
• Maintain close links with other HR Business Partners across the UK&I to ensure consistency of HR practices
• Partner with the Site Lead on creation of future facing site change plans including organisation design, planning (including impact assessment, risk assessment and mitigation planning) and implementation of changes, and wider team member engagement of proposals
• As required lead UK wide Supply Chain HR people initiatives as part of role SC wide change projects, align and coordinate the activities of other members of the HRBP team in these
• Deputise for Head of SC HR, assuming an active role with the UK HRLT as required

Through line management of the Site Engagement Lead, take accountability for

• Ongoing measurement of engagement levels across all worker groups at site, as well as engagement action planning to address key areas. Holding leaders to account in their roles in owning this agenda
• Developing Site driven CSR agenda – accountable for creation, maintaining and delivery of this agenda, and execution of central CSRagenda
• Developing site driven Inclusion & Diversity and Employee Value Proposition plans, and execution of central IDE/EVP agendaExecution of centrally driven Health & Wellbeing plans, including provision of support and leadership to the site Mental Health Ambassador network

Through line management of the Site L&D Coordinator, take accountability for

• Compliance training across site – including Health & Safety, Food Safety, Ethical standards, as well as inductions. Support central L&D initiatives as they arise
• Developing and maintaining a clear understanding of the L&D offering within pladis UK&I and optimise opportunities to ensure these are accessible to targeted groups/individuals in order to develop colleague, management and leadership capability levels

Bring your experience.

Essential

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage, influence and empower a variety of team members at a senior level plus trade union representatives and officials at various levels
• Previous experience of working in a fast moving HR environment with strong and associated understanding of interconnections / drivers of Employee Engagement / Employee Life Cycle
• Previous experience in leading the development of medium to long term people plans linked to strategy and site priorities
• A track record in leading people / organisational change from development to implementation
• Experience of having developed people plans linked to strategy in collaboration with senior management
• Experience of identifying and implementing improvements / solutions to people practices at a site level
• A background of having experience of key employee relations matters – D&G, Absence Management disputes
• Experience of working closely with site Trade Unions or representatives on employee relations matters
• Passion and drive to empower and engage colleagues to make a real difference to the business
• Builds respected, trusted and supportive relationships
• Strong planning, project management and organisational skills, with the ability to work flexibly to ensure the efficient and successful delivery of the site people plan
• A personal desire to continuously learn and develop to ensure new practices and thinking are understood and embraced
• Able to demonstrate sound interpretation, understanding and application of employment law, case law and associated best practices
• Experience of problem solving, prioritisation and decision making in pressurised / time critical environments.

Desirable

• Previous experience of a manufacturing environment
• CIPD qualification
• Trade Union negotiation skills i.e GAP Negotiator course or equivalent.

What will the interview process be?

1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.

2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Car allowance, paid monthly
• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Private medical Insurance
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers

and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.