Northwich
People / HR
Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits Package
Permanent
Varied Shift Patterns 5/7 days
Closing date: 07 January 2026
Job reference:
Our People Specialists are just that. Specialists. They are experts in their field and know everything there is to know about HR. They deputise for the People Manager, and manage a small team of People Advisors and Assistants. Its their job to ensure the People Team are developing a culture where people matter. This is a great role for someone looking to springboard their career into HR Management.
You would also...
* Partner and coach the site management teams to ensure that our colleagues remain the priority and that the leadership have been provided the right tools to do a great job
* Design and implement effective and cost effective recruitment solutions in order to get the best talent
* Lead engaging, proactive communications across the site
* Support and drive colleague engagement on site in order to reduce absence and save money
* Provide advice and guidance to colleagues
* Support, coach and challenge line management with absence, disciplinary and grievance issues
* Support, coach and challenge line managers to ensure succession planning is high on their agenda
* Identify development opportunities for colleagues to improve skills and build future talent
* Proactively manage employee relations to ensure we are being safe, appropriate and legal
* Take ownership of the payroll process to ensure colleagues are paid correctly and on time
* Build positive and effective relationships with unions and agency suppliers
* Lead projects as appropriate on the HR plan Sales, Profit and Cash
* Take charge of absence and sick pay processes to ensure costs are managed appropriately
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About you
As well as a hands on attitude and the ability to react well to change (in a fast moving environment) you will also need to have:
* Experience of working in a fast paced, agile and demanding environment. (Ideally in a Manufacturing or Logistics environment)
* Level 5 CIPD preferable, or a degree level educated or an equivalent level of job relevant experience
* Strong IT skills, including MS Office and HR systems
* Up to date and deep knowledge of employment law
* The ability to support an environment where everyone feels valued and listened to. Confidence to speak up and Challenge others in an appropriate way.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer service approach
* Ability and confidence to advise and coach management within your site
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proactive approach to own continuous development
* Knowledge of the core HR policies and processes
* Ability to act on own initiative and be brave in your approach
* Flexibility in terms of working hours, some travel will be involved to support other sites and project work
Additionally, you will be a self-starter, be innovative and creative in your ideas and be driven by culture change and be pragmatic in your strategic thought process. You will hold a desire to step up in your career alongside the development of our current People team.
In return for your hard work we will offer you:
* Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
* 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us
* Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member
* Career progression and development opportunities
* Subsidised staff canteen
* Free parking
* Market leading pension and life assurance
* Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons
* MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
* Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations
* Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave