As a People Business Partner, you will act as the primary HR contact and trusted advisor in our distribution center, partnering closely with site leadership and employees to drive people-centric initiatives, ensure compliance, and create a positive work environment by fostering a safe, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace culture.
What You Will Be Doing
* Primary point of contact for all operational HR matters at the site.
* Coaching and advising (senior) leadership on all HR-related topics throughout the entire employee life cycle.
* Role modelling the Company’s DNA and ensuring that these are followed by the team
* Dealing with day to day queries from Colleagues – liaising with support functions as required
* Handling employee relations, resolving conflicts, and carrying out disciplinary measures in accordance with company policies and local labor laws.
* Supporting recruitment processes in close collaboration with the central Talent Acquisition team.
* Ensuring that Food Safety and Health & Safety standards are met and sustainably maintained. You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring your own health, safety and welfare in the activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.
* Undertaking basic problem solving activities and escalating to the Senior People Business Partner where necessary
* Monitoring and managing key HR metrics such as absenteeism, turnover, engagement, and headcount.
* Local implementation of HR processes such as annual performance reviews, training initiatives, and succession planning.
* Developing and implementing site-specific HR policies and processes in alignment with overarching company standards.
* Leading or being involved in ad hoc projects as and when required
* Championing key Company strategies; initiatives – eg: Employee Surveys; Diverse & Inclusive working; Colleague Wellbeing
* Managing HR projects in close collaboration with central and international HR teams.
* Close cooperation with the People Admin team to ensure accurate and timely maintenance of employee data in the HRIS system.
Who You Are
* Possess a CIPD Level 5 Qualification.
* Demonstrable experience in operational HR work, ideally in a production or logistics environment.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Conflict resolution.
* Stakeholder Management.
* Knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment laws.
* Experience in HRIS.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with employees at all levels of the organisation.
* Proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills.
* Analytical thinking and solution-oriented action in a dynamic environment.
* Contribution to site performance through data-driven and proactive HR management.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise good judgement.
What You Will Get In Return
* 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
* Company pension scheme
* Gym membership
* Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
* Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
* Nursery support scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Group Life Assurance
Location: The HWindmill, Spondon (Derby)
Hybrid Working Policy
We offer a hybrid working policy for eligible roles, allowing flexibility to work from home and in the office. For more details on eligibility and how this applies to the role you're applying for, please consult with your recruiter.
Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.
You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.