Overview
Due to an internal promotion we are looking for a People Manager to join our team. Reporting to the People partner, you will provide a professional service covering all aspects of employee relations and generalist areas of HR. The role also provides the opportunity for someone to be actively involved in proactive talent management and development, organisation change, resource management, and HR improvement activities. The role will also include support a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that all contract objectives are achieved and maintained through the performance of people.
Salary £ Comp + Car
The role requires national travel approximately 2 days per week and remaining days will be homebased.
We are happy to consider part-time working and would be happy to speak to someone who wants to do a 4 day working week,
Duties and responsibilities:
- Take responsibility for providing advice and generalist HR support across the contract.
- Develop effective on-going relationships at all levels establishing yourself as a credible, respected and valued manager, responding to queries directly and influencing managers to follow a best practice approach.
- Assist departmental managers on the interpretation of company policies and procedures as well as local agreements.
- Support in delivering the People plan for the year.
- Prepare statistical breakdowns including analysis of sickness/absence and holidays.
- Assists in disciplinary / grievance hearings, advising on legislative and company policy and procedures.
- Assist in training and developing managers in people related matters, ensuring processes are followed and legislation is met.
- Contribute towards the improvement of processes and methods of operating practices within the depot.
- Assist in the coaching, mentoring and development of the management team.
- Assist with annual pay review/pay claims.
- Providing HR support for ad-hoc operational business related projects e.g. new business wins, TUPE.
- Support recruitment activity ensuring compliance to internal policies and selection of the most suitable candidates
Experience, skills and attributes:
- Proven HR experience in similar role.
- Skilled in providing pragmatic, tailored HR advice.
- Experience of supporting managers with complex employee relations issues.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified or desire to work towards.
- Competent knowledge of UK employment law.
- Experience of working within a unionized environment
- Must have excellent organisational skills and initiative, with the ability to manage the day-to-day HR processes effectively.
- Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are a prerequisite.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Passionate about developing and supporting colleagues to fulfill their potential.
- Pragmatic, resilient and a self-starter.
- Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships quickly.
- Previous experience with Oracle.
What do we offer?
We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme ,employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Apply Now!
Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible!
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.