Booker • Dorcas Road Banbury • Apply by 30-Apr-2025 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 blue-collar environment, we want to hear from you!
This role looks after 1 main site (Banbury) which you'll need to be based from around 4 days a week, with 1 day working from home, as well as a satellite site (Taunton) which will require monthly visits.
What is in it for you
The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!
1. 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
2. 20% discount on F&F Clothing
3. 10% discount at Tesco Café
4. 10% Booker discount
5. Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
6. 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
7. Contributory Pension.
8. 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
9. 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.
10. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
11. A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata
You will be responsible for
12. Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies that drive business growth.
13. Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law.
14. Manage talent, support development, and succession planning.
15. Work on organisational design and change management initiatives.
16. Use data to support people-focused initiatives.
17. Champion colleague engagement, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
18. Focus on performance and absence management.
19. Maintain strong relationships with Trade Union representatives.
You will need
20. CIPD Level 5 would be advantageous but not essential
21. Strong people partnering experience
22. Experience with Trade Unions and ideally in a blue-collar environment
23. Excellent communication and influencing skills
24. Knowledge of employment law and employee relations management
25. A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
26. People Management experience
27. Experience in a fast-paced environment, such as distribution or retail
About us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.