HR People Manager

We are looking for an experienced People Manager to join our team.
Reporting to the People Partner, the overall purpose of the role is to provide the site management team with support and guidance in relation to all HR related topics. The ideal candidate will provide a professional service covering all aspects of personnel, employee relations and industrial relations supporting a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that all contract objectives are achieved and maintained through the performance of people.
This is an on-site role working 5 days per week with a competitive salary.
How will you contribute?
Responsible for delivering a high-quality professional HR service to all on site.
Have a passion for coaching and supporting Managers in delivering the policies and procedures in line with site agreements and current legislation.
Advise, support and guide Managers in investigations, conduct related disciplinary, appeals and all family friendly procedures (maternity, paternity, parental leave, flexible working).
Management of absence cases.
Deliver excellence by supporting the recruitment process from start-to-finish including assisting and coaching Managers throughout the process.
Produce / assist in producing HR Statistics and KPIs on a weekly / monthly basis.
Develop and maintain close working relationships.
Produce and maintain accurate reports and records for all HR issues.
Contribute towards the improvement of processes and methods of operating practices within the site to benefit our customer.
Support Trade Union engagement and building effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
Involvement with promoting Employee Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives.
General HR administration.
What will you bring?
Proven experience of operating within a fully unionised environment.
Previous operational HR experience.
Previous experience of absence management.
Previous experience in a warehouse/distribution environment.
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of employment law.
CIPD qualified or working towards a CIPD qualification.
Applicants must be proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel and Power point packages.
Applicants must have the ability to problem solve and use their own initiative.
Applicants must have the ability to maintain high standards whilst working under pressure and to deadlines.
Good understanding of current employment legislation.
Applicants must be an effective communicator and be able to develop good working relationships at all levels.
Confidentiality and discretion are essential.
About us
Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. With over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and an 8,500 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We are Great people delivering sustainable supply chain value.
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous renumeration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makesWincantongreat. Thats why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.
ABOUT US

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer dark stores; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UKs best-known companies.

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