HR Business Partner
Haddenham, UK
Temporary assignment
Reporting to EMEA Supply Chain Senior HR Director, this HRBP position acts as a strategic business partner to Haddenham Plant Director and his cross-functional leadership team in developing and implementing programs and initiatives that support and enable the organization's short and long-term objectives in terms of site performance and employee engagement.
This position operates in a very dynamic and evolving environment and faces many exciting challenges in terms of setting performance standards and developing a high-performance culture.
In this context, the role plays an important part in embedding our McCormick culture; building and executing a people roadmap, whilst establishing a strong blueprint for our factory-of-the-future ambition.
The role is open for an assignment of 1 month or more to replace the current absence of the permanent HRBP.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Drive the HR agenda for the Site which support business growth, builds capabilities and drives engagement, in partnership with managers.
* Effectively lead any change management initiatives in support of organizational and employee related changes in any areas.
* Ensure organisational design and resource capability are in place to enable achievement of business goals through robust recruitment and development processes.
* Work in partnership with the team to ensure effective management of complex employee relations issues.
* Work closely with HR expert functions (Compensation & Benefits, Talent & Learning, Talent Acquisition, and Internal Communications) to ensure appropriate deployment of HR processes (Talent review, Employee Engagement Survey, Annual Salary review, Learning activities, etc).
* Work closely with our Shared Services Centre based in Poland, who provide HR administrative and transactional support to the Site
* Provide HR expertise to Supply Chain functions on implementing and delivering people aspects of business programs.
* Drive HR process improvement, special projects and effective change management programs/initiatives from idea through implementation.
* Operationalize strategic HR initiatives/programs and execute usually at a country or site level.
* Participate in Regional and Global HR Projects which support Operational Excellence Programs.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
* HR related qualification (CIPD).
* 5-10 years of HR experience across multiple areas of HR, with 3+ years partnering with, managing, or providing consultation to a customer group -
Proven experience of providing generalist HR support in a manufacturing environment would be a significant advantage;
* Experience with diverse client groups and agility to work with matrixed functional areas and stakeholders.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation; with proven experience of managing employee relations in a very fast-paced matrix environment;
* Proven experience in delivery and execution of effective talent development strategies.
* Ability to influence without formal authority at all levels of the organisation;
* Ability to build relationship at all levels of the organisation;
* Prior experience of driving change initiatives to successful conclusion.
* Experience of coaching leaders to deliver effective people solutions.
* Ability to influence without formal authority at all levels of the organisation.
* Ability to work with a good balance of autonomy and reporting.
* Good knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point.
COMPANY:
At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.
Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 12,400 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers
While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Kamis and Galeo.
At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.
TO APPLY:
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a highly motivated team in a rewarding environment, seeking a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a global flavour leader. Then please apply via our careers centre at
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