People Advisor

Vacancy Information We have a fantastic opportunity to join the People team at Greggs in the South East Region as a Retail People Advisor.We can offer you:Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salaryPension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced productsProfit share - We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating dayThe opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a yearColleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted ratePrivate Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependantsIncome Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sicknessDeath in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salaryVirtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal supportSavings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offersCareer progression and learning and development opportunitiesA company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another About the role This is a part-time role, working Wednesday to FridayWe know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their roleThe base location for this role is London area What you'll do Support the Retail People Manager in the development of the regional people planEffectively implement the people plan within the South East Region, acting as a role model for all people management activitiesCoach and support Area/Shop Management to ensure an effective understanding of their role and responsibilities with regards to people policies, procedures and strategyEnsure an effective and consistent approach to people management in relation to disciplinary, grievance and employee consultationBuild an effective working relationship with regional union representativesCommunicate to the Retail People Manager any gaps or development needs in relation to people policies and procedures, and assisting in reviewing/updating existing policies and proceduresDeliver training to Shop Management teams in relation to People policies and processesSupport recruitment, succession planning and performance management activities within the territoryParticipate in projects as identified and agreed with the Retail People ManagerSupport the management of all employee absence and wellbeing within the regionDemonstrate enthusiasm and encourage teams in line with company values, promoting a culture of leadershipAssist in the preparation of Employment Tribunal bundles, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted within required timescales.Attend and contribute to regional Union meetings, building effective relationships with Union representatives and supporting consultation activities. About you You will fit right into this role if you:Previous experience of working within a HR role, ideally across multi sitesIdeally CIPD qualifiedA proven track record of delivering great results, developing people and dealing with complex people situationsExperience of juggling high priority tasks to ensure timeframes are metExcellent organisational skills with strong attention to detailEffective communication skills across all levelsAbility to influence the right decision and outcome to ensure the company is always kept legalExcellent written & verbal communication skills, in English, and the ability to present ideas and opportunities (including using known presentational tools)IT skills including Microsoft 365; SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and TeamsFull UK driving license as role will involve travelEnjoy being part of a hard-working team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results together Are supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is goodWant to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey! About Greggs Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture - how we behave and support each other. Everyone's welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: .

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