People Advisor

About the role
We have an exciting vacancy for a People Advisor at Booker Magor DC. Reporting to the People Partner you will collaborate with the General Manager and site management team as well as the wider Distribution People Team to drive forward the HR strategy, whilst providing a customer focused HR Service that meets the needs of the business and People plan.

You will be responsible for
- Influencing decisions on all aspect of employee relations, ensuring that the risk to the company is minimised and that all policies and procedures are observed.
- Forge collaborative relationships with the Trade Unions to ensure a positive and constructive working relationship and support the site in any discussions/negations with Trade unions.
- Assist the operational KPIs through effective people management by identifying opportunities to improve service to the customer and the development of solutions to drive continued business performance
- Providing the site with accurate weekly/period HR KPI reporting and headcount management
- Manage talent cycle, including identification of training needs, development of training solutions, coaching and completion of PDRs and individual development plans
- To work alongside site management teams to ensure consistent approach to performance management.
- Managing long term absence, occupational health referrals, medical reports, flexible working, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave etc.
- Co-ordinate and manage the on boarding process
- Provide people management advice that does not add additional cost into the business through effective stakeholder management ensuring that all legal obligations are met.
- To support a culture of celebration - identifying successes/achievements through a robust reward/recognition process that colleagues want.
- Support the health and wellbeing programmes by ensuring managers have the correct skills to support colleagues.
- Work with the wider HR team to provide network support where required.

You will need
- Solid experience in Human Resources or related People field including experience influencing senior management and critical stakeholders and exposure to Trade Unions
- Ability to prioritise, plan and organise a varied workload, with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- CIPD qualified or working towards a professional qualification in People.
- Knowledge of Employment Law and ER process management including, negotiation skills, letter writing, tribunal management
- Ability to identify training needs and develop a plan to address
- Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills and knowledge of Office 365

About The Company
Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro Wholesale, Booker Retail Partners, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Best Food Logistics. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

What's in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
- Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
- Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
- Life Assura