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People Partner (6 month fixed term contract)
Job Reference booker/TP/246930/28048
Planned Number of Hires:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Monday – Friday 08.00am – 16.00pm
Competitive
Working Hours:
37.5
Location:
Closing Date:
31/10/2025
Job Category:
Dept/Region:
Best Food Logistics
Business Area:
Best Food Logistics
What's in it for you
The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!
* 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
* 20% discount on F&F Clothing
* Pizza Hut Restaurants:25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
* Contributory Pension.
* 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
* Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
* An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
About the role
Are you passionate about people and looking for a role where you can make a real impact?
We're currently recruiting for a dedicated People Partner to join our dynamic team within our Best Food Logistics business.
If you have strong people partnering experience, a background working with Trade Unions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
This role will be based in Royton supporting the site and also our Central Functions.
You will be responsible for
* Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies that drive business growth
* Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law
* Manage talent, support development, and succession planning
* Work on organisational design and change management initiatives
* Use data to support people-focused initiatives
* Champion colleague engagement, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
* Focus on performance and absence management
* Maintain strong relationships with Trade Union representatives
This role is initially on a 6 month basis but has the possibility for extension or becoming a permanent position.
You will need
* CIPD Level 5 would be advantageous but not essential
* Strong people partnering experience
* Experience with Trade Unions and ideally in a blue-collar environment
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Knowledge of employment law and employee relations management
* A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
* Experience in a fast-paced environment, such as distribution or retail
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