Human Resources Business Partner

Company Description

Culina group are a market leading ambient and chilled food & drink 3PL specialist, providing warehouse and distribution alongside fresh, food manufacturing, co-packing and bonded divisions. Working in partnership with some of the biggest household names in the food and drink sector.

With over 20 million square feet of warehousing spread across 100+ depots, we employ in excess of 22,000 people to ensure that our 2.2 million deliveries reach the correct location. Our extensive network enables us to provide a comprehensive supply chain management service covering the whole of the UK and Ireland.

Job Description

We are looking for a HR Business Partner to join our HR operational team based at Stafford or Market Drayton. This role will be managing the HR function at both sites and overseeing two other sites, Broxburn and Washington. The role of HR Business Partner is truly generalist, whereby you will partner senior stakeholders and take full HR responsibility for your sites, managing a variety of projects and initiatives. This is a multi-site role, therefore you should be able to travel regularly.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can juggle a number of changing priorities with a positive, can-do approach. Experience of working in Logistics/FMCG would certainly be an advantage.

This is a great opportunity to join Culina Group and work for a company that is constantly growing. With circa 20,000 employees in multiple business units across the UK, there will be plenty of opportunity for a HR professional to grow and develop.

The HR Business Partner key responsibilities will include:

• Day to day generalist role business partnering General Managers and other senior stakeholders in the business
• Case management – advising & supporting grievance/ performance/ disciplinary/ absence associated matters, coaching and developing stakeholders in the process
• Delivery of the Group wide HR strategy.
• Manage employee relations issues associated with any change, in particular proactive management of the relationship with employee representatives and trades unions
• Supporting the business with the development and delivery of people plans across multiple business units
• Influence the development and implementation of HR policies and processes to ensure they meet the needs of the business
• Ensure performance management processes are in place and operating effectively
• Management of Tribunal proceedings with ACAS intervention as required
• TUPE management

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on HR associated matters (grievance, disciplinary, performance management, absence)
• Experience of managing cultures and making change happen proactively adaptable to change, able to build trust, respect and openness
• Problem solver, using systems and expertise on behalf of the business and/ or employees
• Proactive can do attitude
• Experience of working in Logistics
• CIPD Qualified

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 25 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!