Senior HR Business Partner

1 week ago

Kent, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time

About the role


We are recruiting for
Senior HR Business Partner to provide HR leadership to the UK Paper business division, ensuring commercial and business engagement and supporting Paper business plans whilst driving the people objectives.


As Senior HR Business Partner you will act as a change agent and be pivotal in driving forward the HR and business Strategy to enable a step change in performance.

You will implement the HR Corporate Plan and Strategic Priorities across areas of responsibilityin Kemsley Mill and DSSL.

You will also provide support and guidance to business leaders, truly partnering the business to drive results and people capabilities.


We take great pride at DS Smith in empowering each employee to make a difference and welcome a continuous improvement culture whereby each employee is encouraged to review and improve the service they deliver, regardless of level and job title.


About you


You will use your experience to coach our site leaders on several key focus areas including Change Management, Engagement, Performance & Talent, Employee Relations and Recruitment & Selection.

You will be a problem solver who is trusted in resolving challengingsituations, continually driving best practice and ensuring compliance with all company procedures, policies and employment legislation.

You'll be experienced in supporting and enabling line managers to competently deal with performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues.

In addition, you should have a track record of working in a progressive and collaborative employee relationsenvironment by working in partnership with recognised trade unions.


  • Minimum requirements: _
  • Experience of operating as a HR Business Partner in a fastpaced environment
  • Experience of coaching managers in delivering HR related activities
  • Up to date, comprehensive knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Comfortable working with Microsoft Tools particularly Excel and Word
  • Multisite experience, ideally in Manufacturing, FMCG, or Logistics
  • Ability to think both operationally and strategically
  • Preferred requirements:_
  • CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Company bonus
  • Company car / allowance
  • Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Annual Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Corporate discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme

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