People Partner

Job title:

People Partner

Company

Inspired Pet Nutrition

Job description

Job Description:We are hiring a People Partner to join our Site Leadership team in Thirsk.The roleTo partner with business leaders and line managers to develop capability and manage talent to enable the achievement of strategic prioritiesResponsibilities

• Lead the People added value, transactional, ethical and compliance agenda/activity to ensure the required standards are achieved
• Partner with the leadership team to ensure the right development and succession planning is in place to achieve the strategic priorities
• Provide developmental support, coaching and direction to line managers to ensure colleagues perform to expected results, and that clear guidance is given on approaches to building capability
• Work with functional leads, enabling line managers to drive accountability at the appropriate level and supports the managers to achieve this
• Interpret HR Policy, support and coach managers in the practical implementation of HR practice and employment legislation to ensure compliance and consistency
• Provide a professional advisory service that gives effective solutions to people issues ensuring a balance between individual and business needs
• Lead the recruitment planning and activation of skills needs and utilisation in line with business needs over the short to long term
• Engage with all relevant trade unions or colleague representatives on matters relating to Terms and Conditions, negotiations and general consultations
• Provide leadership and direction to the wider HR team to ensure that people are engaged, focused and delivering their potential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• CIPD membership and qualification or time served in HR
• Proven experience in HR leadership, ideally within a multi-functional manufacturing environment
• Working with trade unions or colleague forums
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation
• Proactive, organised and able to work flexibly in order to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver results
• Intermediate Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel and Power point
• Ability to engage and give added value information
• Experience working with a diverse workforce
• Experience of leading and developing your own team (either a direct or indirect team)

The Offer

• Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire (Hybrid – 3 days on site)
• Salary: Competitive
• 15% annual company bonus scheme
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%·(salary sacrifice company pension scheme)
• Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Medicash Plan
• Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity
• Other Benefits: Free parking, tasty treats, bring your dog to work, discounted products & free hot drinks
• Choice of a series of non-contractual flexible benefits, including cycle to work, workplace nurseries and dental insurance. These are offered through salary sacrifice or pay deductions.
• Ability to purchase heavily discounted pet food.

CompanyIPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 850 people across our 4 UK manufacturing sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel and Crick produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.

Expected salary

Location

Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Job date

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:18:05 GMT

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