In this role you will lead the site’s People function, partnering with site and leadership teams to deliver first-class HR practices within the Myton Food Group framework. You will shape a local people plan, drive a culture of respect, and coach managers to improve performance and grow talent. You will own ER/IR and payroll processes, manage labour supply and development, and prioritise health and safety. This is a fast-paced, impactful role with a focus on culture change and cost-conscious operations.
Pay / Benefits
Private healthcare
Car allowance
Generous holiday entitlement
Discretionary bonus scheme
15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores
Career progression and development opportunities
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the People and site teams to build a high-performing, trained workforce
Define and deliver a site people plan aligned with the group framework
Foster a culture of respect and responsive management
Coach management and People team to boost performance and grow talent
Ensure ER, IR and Payroll processes comply with legal standards
Own temporary and permanent labour supply, managing vacancies and candidate experience
Drive talent development and succession planning for salaried staff
Ensure training remains a leadership priority and right people are in the right roles
Prioritise colleague and customer health and safety
Identify savings opportunities and work with operations to meet labour budgets and efficiencies
Key requirements
CIPD qualified or equivalent HR management experience
Experience in fast-paced, agile, demanding environments (ideally manufacturing or logistics)
Up-to-date knowledge of employment law
Experience handling significant and complex employee relations cases
Exposure to unionised environments
Ability to coach and influence at all levels
Strong communication skills across large groups
Strong IT skills including MS Office and HR systems
Flexibility with working hours and some travel for site support and projects
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