People Partner (6 month fixed term contract)
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Salary
Competitive
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Location Salmon Fields, Oldham
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Contract Type
Permanent
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Hours
37.5 per week
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Closing Date
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Business Unit Best Food Logistics
53.5613, -2.10867
Salmon Fields, Oldham
OL2 6JG
About the role
Are you passionate about people and looking for a role where you can make a real impact?
We're currently recruiting for a dedicated People Partner to join our dynamic team within our Best Food Logistics business.
If you have strong people partnering experience, a background working with Trade Unions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
This role will be based in Royton supporting the site and also our Central Functions.
Main Responsibilities
- Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies that drive business growth
- Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law
- Manage talent, support development, and succession planning
- Work on organisational design and change management initiatives
- Use data to support people-focused initiatives
- Champion colleague engagement, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Focus on performance and absence management
- Maintain strong relationships with Trade Union representatives
This role is initially on a 6 month basis but has the possibility for extension or becoming a permanent position.
You will need
- CIPD Level 5 would be advantageous but not essential
- Strong people partnering experience
- Experience with Trade Unions and ideally in a blue-collar environment
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Knowledge of employment law and employee relations management
- A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
- People Management experience
- Experience in a fast-paced environment, such as distribution or retail
What's in it for you
The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!
- 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
- 20% discount on F&F Clothing
- 10% discount at Tesco Café
- 10% Booker discount
- Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
- 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
- Contributory Pension.
- 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
- A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata
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