HR Business Partnering Manager

HR Business Partnering Manager (Operations)Join to apply for the HR Business Partnering Manager (Operations) role at Princes GroupVacancy Name: HR Business Partnering Manager (Operations)Employment Type: PermanentCountry: United KingdomLocation: LiverpoolBusiness Area: Human ResourcesWorkplace Type: HybridAbout Princes: The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day.Role DescriptionRole Purpose: Reporting to the Head of HR, the HR Business Partnering Manager – Operations will lead and develop a high-performance team of HR Business Partners and HR Advisors across our UK manufacturing sites.This role can be based at any of our UK sites, including our Liverpool Head Office. Our manufacturing sites are located in: Bradford, Leeds, County Durham, Long Sutton, Wisbech, Erith, Belvedere, Cardiff and Glasgow. Regular travel across all listed locations will be required.Key ResponsibilitiesLead on various People projects as required, taking full accountability for their delivery on time and within resourcesDrive UK Operations HR Business Partnering team performance, optimising productivity and eliminating non-value add activityLead the development of key performance indicators across the team and ensure systems are in place to monitor and provide assurance on their effectivenessLeverage workforce insights and analytics in order to focus the business’s leaders on relevant issues while assessing potential strategies and solutionsMonitor and evaluate the quality of customer service provided by the UK Operations HR Business Partner teamWork with People Services team and IT colleagues to achieve HRIS optimisation for the UK Operations HR Business Partner teamProfessional Advice and LeadershipProvision of specialist knowledge to support the development and implementation of People transformation/change programmes to enable the organisation to achieve its strategic objectivesProvide specialist and expert advice on all colleague relations mattersProvide professional leadership and line management to the UK Operations HR Business Partnering teamManage highly complex and sensitive communications in emotive and challenging situations, using influential negotiating and motivational skills to achieve desired outcomesManagement/Leadership ResponsibilitiesLead the development of the UK Operations HR Business Partner model in the organisation by building and leading a team of high performing HR Business Partners (and HR Advisors) that deliver a high quality strategic and operational serviceTake lead responsibility for ensuring new employment legislation is interpreted correctly and communicated appropriately across the UK businessProvide full line management support and leadership to the UK Operations HR Business Partners and provide specialist guidance, support and coaching to others within the wider HR teamResponsible for cascading corporate information and briefings to the UK Operations HR Business Partner teamLead collaboration with the wider HR function (UK and non-UK) to identify, design and deliver appropriate solutions and People interventions and deploy into the relevant business areaColleague RelationsFoster a positive climate of colleague relations across the UK Operations business, to support the implementation of a partnership approach and develop and maintain good working relationships with representatives of Trade Unions and other colleague groupsBe creative in resolving problems with difficult and highly complex workforce issues to avoid any impact on production and customer facing teamsOversee the development, negotiation and maintenance of the specific workforce policies and procedures, ensuring that they support the business plan, meet new legislation, statutory requirements and reflect current best practiceBuilding RelationshipsParticipate in a range of external HR networks representing the Group to share best practiceWork effectively with HR colleagues across the Group share best practice and work collaborativelyDevelop trusted and meaningful relationships with key functional and site Directors/leadsRaise the profile and influencing strength of the UK Operations HR Business Partnering team by working closely with managers, teams, and individuals and through attendance at relevant meetingsPersonal DevelopmentMaintain up to date knowledge of current thinking and developments in HR, employment law and legislative changes, HR research and evidence-based best practiceMaintain Personal Development Plan. Identify own training and development needs and, in discussion with the People Director undertake appropriate training/development/education as required.Maintain consistently high professional standardsRole RequirementsPersonal SpecificationEducationEducation to degree level or equivalent experienceCIPD membershipDesirableRecognised coaching qualificationMaster’s degreeManagement qualification e.g. MBA, MA PG Dip etcEssential Experience, Knowledge & SkillsAbility to drive high performance within a team and create strong team spiritOpen and highly collaborative, you’ll know how to listen, connect and enthuse others with your energy and driveTrack record of operational and strategic HR achievement, working with a broad remit including organisation designThe ability to plan the delivery of operational HR and change management programmes to meet business needsEvidence of effective working at a senior level in large, complex, high performing environments, providing strategic, business-led adviceSound, up to date knowledge of HR best practice, employment law and current thinking and developments in HRExperience of supporting/developing HR management information systems and processes/proceduresHighly methodical with strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a diverse workload to meet deadlines and service requirementsExcellent analytical skills and ability to translate complex people management and workforce issues into HR strategy and business planningAbility to use initiative to anticipate and solve work related problemsDemonstrable ability to inspire confidence and trust in others, able to draw solutions from othersDemonstrable coaching behaviours and ability to model these to managers and leaders at all levelsOutstanding interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to build relationships and influence at senior levelDemonstrable ability to engage both at an operational level with managers and at a strategic levelExperience of developing constructive working relationships with trade union representatives through negotiation and consultationExcellent communication skills, both in verbal and written form in order to ensure efficient and effective execution of dutiesCommitment to Princes’ values and behavioursBenefitsCash Car Allowance25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employerHybrid & Flexible Working - 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFHFlexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional DaysEnhanced Family Friendly & Carers PoliciesLife Assurance CoverPrivate Medical InsuranceCritical Illness CoverLearning & Development Opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr