WHAT WE DO.

This fantastic opportunity will be based at our Bakkavor Spalding site, which employs over 1,470 people across 3 manufacturing facilities & 1 Distribution Centre. We specialise in making hand crafted sandwich wraps, salads, dips, soups & sauces and mayonnaise.

ABOUT THIS ROLE.

Are you ready to elevate your HR career? We’re looking for a dynamic People Partner to work closely with Line Managers and Senior Leaders, playing a key role in implementing our People Plan throughout the business. CIPD qualification is preferred but not essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Partnering: Work closely with the Senior HRBP to identify and resolve root causes of people challenges, providing expert advice and actionable solutions.

• Ethical Leadership: Support ethical compliance including SEDEX audits, modern slavery risk assessments, and ensure alignment with ethical trading standards.

• Talent Pipeline Management: Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to meet business needs, from recruiting high-calibre hourly workers to supporting internal succession for salaried roles.
• Employee Engagement: Coordinate employee surveys, help line managers develop action plans, and drive engagement at every level of the business.
• Learning & Development: Work closely with Learning & Development teams to build capability, upskill managers, and ensure we have a strong talent pipeline.
• Stakeholder Management: Temporary labour providers, and occupational health teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance with company standards.
• Influence & Lead Change: Shape the future of our people strategy by coaching, influencing, and challenging key business partners.
• Drive Ethical Compliance: Ensure our business upholds ethical standards, including modern slavery audits, compliance, and risk management.
• Champion Engagement & Wellbeing: Lead engagement initiatives, coordinate wellbeing programs, and support a culture where every voice is heard.
• Deliver HR Excellence: Partner with HR specialists to oversee key processes like payroll, talent acquisition, and learning & development.
• Foster Growth & Development: Guide managers through performance reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.