HR Manager

Müller offers you a long term career with a genuine market leader; we are an entrepreneurial company where people love to work and make a difference. Our competitive advantage comes through driving value through innovation and brands, scale, operational excellence and building a high performing international organisation. Müller Milk & Ingredients is Britain’s largest producer of branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products, with a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Milk & Ingredients are looking for a proactive, hands on HR Manager to join the progressive Leadership Team at our Manchester dairy; this role would suit an experienced HR generalist with a background in manufacturing, FMCG or logistics. We need you to be innovative, adaptable, creative and resilient with the ability to influence and support colleagues and managers alike.

In this role the key responsibilities will include:

Create and embed a local People Plan and support the people agenda Deliver regular colleague and line manager training sessions related to relevant HR policies and procedures e.g. performance management, capability, discipline and grievance Develop a positive working environment, encouraging a proactive approach to people's wellbeing and leading the local Wellbeing Forum initiatives Oversee the employee life cycle activities for all employees including assisting with talent acquisition, performance management, onboarding and offboarding Working closely with the centralised shared service centre Develop career development pathways for employees, and oversee the implementation of appropriate training and development programmes Strengthen our induction, recognition and retention activities and support associated projects Be responsible for and drive improvement in diversity, inclusion and engagement. Be accountable for talent planning, succession, assessments and HR processes that drive a high performing team Advise and support on Employee Relations casework Maintain a positive working relationship with local Trade Union representatives Provide general day to day HR support on operational issues Supporting Group HR Projects/Initiatives

Experience & skills :

CIPD qualified Experience in manufacturing environment would be beneficial Experience working with Trade Unions would be beneficial Experience working in business partner/matrix structure Proven experience in advising on complex ER matters Resilience, great influencing and communication skills Able to build trust, respect and openness

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