Role: HR Business Partner
Location: Multi-site (Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, UK)
Hybrid: 3-4 days site based
About the Role
We're seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to join our packaging division as a multi-site HR Business Partner, providing strong HR expertise to our Blunham, Kettering and Wellingborough sites.
Reporting into the Senior HR Business Partner you will act as a change agent and be pivotal in driving forward the HR and business strategy to enable a step change in culture and performance. You will translate the HR Corporate Plan into actionable site people plans alligned with business needs.
You will use your experience to coach our site leaders on several key focus areas including Change Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Employee Relations, and Recruitment & Selection. You will be a problem solver who is trusted in resolving challenging situations, continually driving best practice, and ensuring compliance with all company procedures, policies and employment legislation.
About you
You will work closely with our HR specialists in Reward, Talent & Development and Talent Acquisition to ensure delivery of the site people plan. You will work closely with our Employee Relations team and site leaders on performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance cases. You should have a track record of working in a progressive and collaborative employee relations environment by working in partnership with recognised trade unions. You will have the ability to support the sites leaders with driving engagement and improvements across the site. In addition, you will be analytical and comfortable with monthly reporting & HRIS management.
Minimum requirements:
- Experience of operating as a HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment
- Multi-site experience, ideally in Manufacturing, FMCG, or Logistics
- Experience of coaching managers in delivering HR related activities
- Ability to take a hands-on approach to some transactional tasks but think both operationally and strategically
- Up to date, comprehensive knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation
- Resilient, organised and analytical with a positive and confident approach to problem solving.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Tools - particularly Excel and Word
- Full UK driving licence, with flexibility to travel where needed
Preferred requirements:
- CIPD Level 5 or above, or working towards / equivalent experience
- Previous experience working in partnership with trade unions
- Workday experience would be beneficial
This is an onsite role, you will be expected to work weekly from site Monday to Friday (with occasional working from home).
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company car
- Company bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
- Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Corporate discounts, free eye test and flu jab
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP, Mental Health first aiders and Occupational Health
- Recognition programmes
- Learning and development opportunities
About Us
DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide. Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.
Our Values
- Be Caring - We take pride in what we do, and we care about our customers, our people, and the world around us.
- Be Challenging - We are not afraid to constructively challenge each other and ourselves to find a better way forward.
- Be Trusted - We can always be trusted to deliver on our promises.
- Be Responsive - We seek new ideas and understanding and are quick to react to opportunities.
- Be Tenacious - We get things done.
We are open to flexible working and can accommodate a 4-day, 30 hour week contract. If you want to find out more please contact us.