Description Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a People Advisor based at our Sainsburys Northampton site. You will work alongside the site management team, reporting to the site People Manager and provide a professional HR service covering all aspects of employee relations and the colleague lifecycle. About us: Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. With over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and an 8,500 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We are “Great people delivering sustainable supply chain value”. How will you contribute? Take responsibility for providing advice and generalist HR support across the contract Develop effective on-going relationships at all levels establishing yourself as a credible, respected and valued advisor, responding to queries directly and influencing managers to follow a best practice approach Own the delivery of key people processes such as absence, maternity, paternity, flexible working, probation etc. Support the management team in the performance management of individuals and other employee relations situations (e.g. performance improvement plans, capability problems, disciplinary scenarios, grievances). Produce accurate weekly and monthly reports as required. Proactively spot/implement opportunities to improve team ways of working and supporting customers; identify problems and find solutions. Assist in training and developing managers in people related matters, ensuring processes are followed and legislation is met. Providing HR support for ad-hoc operational business related projects e.g. new business wins, TUPE. Support recruitment activity ensuring compliance to internal policies and selection of the most suitable candidates Support and improve absence management including the active management of welfare meetings and OH referrals Support cyclical activities i.e. salary review, bonus, performance, engagement, succession planning etc. What will you bring? Proven HR experience. Skilled in providing pragmatic, tailored HR advice. Experience of supporting managers with employee relations issues. CIPD Level 3 qualified or desire to work towards. Sound knowledge of UK employment law. Must have excellent organisational skills and initiative, with the ability to manage the day-to-day HR processes effectively. Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are a prerequisite. Excellent interpersonal skills. Passionate about developing and supporting colleagues to fulfill their potential. Pragmatic, resilient and a self-starter. Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships quickly. Previous experience with Oracle (desirable) What do we offer? Our Culture & Benefits In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared. Our Commitment We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application. Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce