We have a fantastic opportunity to join the People team at Greggs as a People Advisor. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering the Retail People Strategy across a defined group of shops.
We can offer you:
* 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
* Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salary
* Profit share: 10% of our profits distributed to colleagues with at least 6 months’ service each year
* Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for Dependants
* Permanent Health Insurance which provides replacement income
* Greggs pension scheme with employer contributions and tax advantages
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Death in service benefit: lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salary
* Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
* Share save schemes to buy discounted Greggs shares
* Career progression and learning and development
* Employee Assistance Programme; free, confidential helpline and an app for wellness content
* Perks and savings: digital gift card discounts, online cashback, coupons and lifestyle offers
* Cycle to Work scheme
* A company that cares about communities and the environment
* Colleague Networks – internal groups for sharing experiences and mutual support
About the role
* This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be considered
* We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
* The base location for this role is Romford/Chigwell area, ideally you’ll live within one hour travel of this area.
What you'll do
* Support the Retail People Manager in the development of the regional people plan
* Effectively implement the people plan within the South Region, acting as a role model for all people management activities
* Work with the Regional People Team, supporting Area/Shop Management to ensure understanding of their role and responsibilities with regards to people policies, procedures and strategy
* Ensure an effective and consistent approach to people management in relation to disciplinary, grievance and employee consultation
* Build an effective working relationship with regional union representatives
* Communicate gaps or development needs in relation to people policies and procedures, and assist in reviewing/updating existing policies and procedures
* Deliver training to Shop Management teams in relation to People policies and processes
* Support recruitment, succession planning and performance management activities within the territory
* Participate in projects as identified and agreed with the Retail People Manager
* Support the management of all employee absence and wellbeing within the region
* Demonstrate enthusiasm and encourage teams in line with company values, promoting a culture of leadership
About you
You will fit right into this role if you:
* Have previous experience of working within a HR role, ideally across multi sites
* Ideally CIPD qualified
* A proven track record of delivering great results, developing people and dealing with complex people situations
* Experience of juggling high priority tasks to ensure timeframes are met
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
* Effective communication skills across all levels
* Ability to influence the right decision and outcome to ensure the company is always kept legal
* Excellent written & verbal communication skills, in English, and the ability to present ideas and opportunities
* IT skills including Microsoft 365; SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
* Full UK driving license as the role will involve travel
* Enjoy being part of a hard-working team and celebrating results together
* Supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is good
* Want to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people on your Greggs journey
About Greggs
Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! Our culture is about who we are, how we behave and how we support each other. We’re hardworking, and we value family, welcoming everyone and encouraging colleagues to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Food and Beverage Services
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