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People Partner (6 month fixed term contract)
Job ref: 27406 Category: Support Centre Roles
1. Salary Competitive
2. Location Salmon Fields, Oldham
3. Contract Type Permanent
4. Hours per week
5. Closing Date 22 September, 2025
6. Business Unit Best Food Logistics
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Salmon Fields, Oldham OL2 6JG
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.
Main Responsibilities
8. Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies that drive business growth
9. Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law
10. Manage talent, support development, and succession planning
11. Work on organisational design and change management initiatives
12. Use data to support people-focused initiatives
13. Champion colleague engagement, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
14. Focus on performance and absence management
15. 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
16. CIPD Level 5 would be advantageous but not essential
17. Strong people partnering experience
18. Experience with Trade Unions and ideally in a blue-collar environment
19. Excellent communication and influencing skills
20. Knowledge of employment law and employee relations management
21. A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
22. People Management experience
23. Experience in a fast-paced environment, such as distribution or retail
What's in it for you
The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!
24. 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
25. 20% discount on F&F Clothing
26. 10% discount at Tesco Café
27. 10% Booker discount
28. Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
29. 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
30. Contributory Pension.
31. 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
32. 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.
33. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
34. A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata