Company Description
We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced People Services Partner to lead and develop the HR administration (People Services) team, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of HR services across the organisation. Reporting into the Head of HR Shared Services, this role requires someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, operationally focused environment, has a strong understanding of HR systems, HR Administration and processes, and enjoys driving continuous improvement. With a key focus on team leadership, HR Administration, and compliance, this role is perfect for a proactive, detail‑oriented HR professional who is passionate about optimising HR operations to help support strategic business goals.
Main Responsibilities
* Oversee and organise the day‑to‑day operations of the People Services Admin team, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of all HR Services.
* Maintain and accuracy of employee records in SuccessFactors and other HR systems.
* Demonstrate experience of managing a small team through strong and supportive leadership.
* Support the implementation of HR systems and data preparation.
* Represent the People Services function at senior meetings as required.
* Apply best practice in HR compliance and SuccessFactors expertise.
* Oversee the accurate and timely verification of Right to Work documentation for all new hires for UK and Ireland, ensuring compliance.
* Audit and compile people files, ensuring all required documentation is in order.
* Support ad‑hoc projects alongside day‑to‑day operations.
* Deliver end‑to‑end employee lifecycle support, including administration for employees, line managers and HR colleagues, providing a great employee experience.
* Collaborate with payroll and HR business partners in supporting three payrolls and three deadlines for our 3,700 employee base.
Who We Are Looking For
* Leadership experience (must have).
* HR Operations / HR Shared Services Administration experience (must have).
* Experience in a fast‑paced business.
* Strong ability to build trust and work collaboratively with all levels and stakeholders in a complex, high‑touch organization (must have).
* Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail, maintaining a reputation for high quality work (must have).
Diversity Statement
FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
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