Human Resources Manager (Part Time)

We are Guenther Bakeries Europe, a division of CH Guenther, a leading international food manufacturing group supplying high quality bakery and grain-based products to leading quick-service restaurants and food retailers. Globally the company employs more than 4500 people in 29 manufacturing locations in Europe, the U.S. and Canada with our history dating back to 1851.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate HR Manager (Part Time) at our Coventry site. This is a key position in driving our people strategy, fostering a positive work culture, and supporting our colleagues to achieve their best. This role partners with the Bakery Manager, Coventry and reports to the HR Director_Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides human resources guidance through planning, organising and controlling the activities of the Human Resources Department in support of the site;
• Manages the employee relations efforts to develop & implement business aligned HR initiatives that promote effective employee and management relations;
• Lead C.H.Guenther Global activities and initiatives at site level to ensure understanding, implementation and positive results;
• Act as a business partner and coach for the site management team;
• Ensure competitive programs are in place to attract and retain talent;
• Responsible for implementing systems and coaching the site leadership team to cultivate a positive employee relations environment;
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to employee relations issues affecting the site to mitigate any legal or compliance related risks;
• Partners with Safety to promote and create a safe work environment and ensure compliance with applicable regulations;
• Manages recognition and social events for the facility;
• Develops, reviews and implements effective company communications;
• Supports the HR Director to manage the annual performance appraisal and compensation program for the site;
• Maintains strong knowledge of current HR industry trends.Ensures compliance with current employment legislation;
• To work closely with the employee forums in order to further develop positive working relationships through coordinating and attending site Bakery Consultative Forums;
• Ensures the HR budget and site Training Budget remain on target throughout the year.

Our Values, People & Culture:

The successful candidate will demonstrate, promote and exemplify CHG’s Core Values:

• Integrity and Respect: We do the right thing, always, with kindness and dignity;
• Empowerment: We trust in each other’s strengths and create an environment where everyone can thrive;
• Accountability: We own our actions and their outcomes, and we take pride in delivering results;
• Collaboration: Together, we are stronger. By working as one, we accomplish more than we could alone;
• Agility: We are adaptable, quick to respond to challenges, and always ready to seize new opportunities.

The HR Manager will:

• Support and drive the site people strategy in line with the business values and local requirements
• Support the Bakery Manager to drive the site ‘one team’ culture, ensuring that all departments are aligned and driving in the same direction to create a high performing and engaged team
• Build a culture of coaching and development through the various teams on site
• Support the Bakery Manager to build, lead, motivate and develop the site executive team (SET)
• Support in delivering the site sustain program, including Environmental, Ethical and Educational workstreams

Education/Certifications:

Must be a CIPD Graduate (MCIPD) or in final stages of completion, with 7+ years’ experience gained in a manufacturing environment, 3 of those years must be at HR Manager level. Ideally educated to degree level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience of working in an HR function in manufacturing/ industrial/food environment;
• Highly organised and able to prioritise and plan;
• Able to manage several key issues concurrently;
• Ability to communicate at all levels – written, verbal, facilitator, presentation;
• High levels of confidentiality and integrity;
• Enthusiastic and able to motivate other employees;
• Energetic approach to workload;
• Proactive and confident – able to adapt to new requirements;
• Takes responsibility for own development;
• Results focused and driven;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Values;
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence, and a positive attitude;
• Leads by example;
• Communicates openly and honestly;
• Experience of working in a unionised environment;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of employment law issues;
• Ideally experienced with working with an outsourced Payroll Bureau;
• Competent IT skills on Microsoft packages;
• Values diversity and able to foster long-term relationships.
• Must be willing to travel if required.
• Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.