DPD UK Smethwick, England, United Kingdom
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* Contract Type: Permanent / 37.5 hours per week
* Days of Work: Monday to Friday - flexible hours between 8am and 8pm (required to work 2 late nights per week)
Company Description
* Contract Type: Permanent / 37.5 hours per week
* Salary: Circa £35,900 plus car
* Location: Smethwick - Roebuck Lane B66 1BY
* Days of Work: Monday to Friday - flexible hours between 8am and 8pm (required to work 2 late nights per week)
DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services worldwide. With a turnover of nearly £2 billion, our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. We strive to deliver the best service, utilize the best technology, and recruit and retain top talent in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and professional People Advisor to deliver HR support to Hub managers and Central Functions across all sites. Some travel will be required as our Hubs are located in Oldbury, Smethwick, and Hinckley. Due to our night operations, evening work may also be necessary.
Key Tasks
* Supporting line managers with Employee Relations (ER) cases, including misconduct, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance issues.
* Monitoring absence and assisting managers in appropriate actions.
* Delivering training to managers.
* Interpreting policies and procedures for managers.
* Contributing to projects and our Top 10 initiatives for the year.
* Making informed decisions considering facts, goals, and risks.
Qualifications
Ideally, you will be CIPD qualified or willing to work towards it. You should be an experienced HR professional with a strong commercial outlook and a commitment to continuous improvement, demonstrating:
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise excellent judgment.
* Excellent knowledge of employment law.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong communication skills to respond promptly to managers.
* Ability to manage a diverse workload.
* Good planning and organizational skills, supporting the People Business Partner and business needs.
* Flexibility to meet operational demands.
* Demonstrates core DPD values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work, and Accountability.
Additional Information
Remuneration and Benefits
Your package includes a competitive salary of circa £35,000. We value our people and offer benefits such as:
* Holiday trading
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Free life assurance (4x salary) and pension scheme
* Health kiosks at various locations
* Vitality at Work program
* Free on-site parking
* Discounted shopping at retailers, including up to 5% off supermarkets
* Milestone days off to celebrate with loved ones
* Free eye tests and support with glasses for screen users
Joining DPD offers more than a job; it provides a career with opportunities for development and promotion within a growing organization. If our values resonate with you, apply today!
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Human Resources
* Industry: Truck Transportation
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