HR Business Partner

Position Title: HR Business Partner - South Plants

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: South Plants covering Whittlesey, Wombourne and Grantham

Grade: Grade 06 

Requisition ID: 29566 

We are passionate about potatoes. But we’re even more passionate about our People

We have five McCain factories across the UK, including our head office in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. As well as a strong network of farmers, we also own a potato seed business in Montrose, Scotland. McCain is the UK's largest purchaser of British potatoes, buying approximately 15% of the annual potato crop.

We know the importance that food plays in people’s lives – celebrating real connections through delicious planet-friendly food. We believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come. 

From farm to fork, no matter what part of our operation, our People play a huge part of our success.

ABOUT THE ROLE.

Our HR Business Partners play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business, driving growth, and fostering a positive workplace environment. 

Reporting into the VP of HR, your role is to execute the Winning Culture strategy working in partnership with Senior Leaders across our Manufacturing network. Acting as a catalyst for change, you'll drive innovation in our people strategy, directly influencing our ambitious growth plans in GB. It's your job to inspire, coach and motivate our leaders to 'bring out the best in our people', creating an environment of everyday engagement and a place where everyone feels safe to be their true authentic selves. 

You’ll collaborate with a team of HR professionals and drive solutions related to strategic talent management, leadership development, organisational effectiveness, engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion – supporting a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR.

• An established HR Business Partner with proven ability of coaching and influencing senior people leaders
• A business-oriented individual who can execute in a commercial way across a manufacturing network.
• Self-aware leader who has drive and ambition.
• Expertise in talent management with a keen focus on succession planning, wherein you will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to nurture and develop current talent while strategically preparing for the future.
• A HR leader with experience of driving change and can translate business strategies into workable solutions including: engagement, organisational design, change management, talent and succession.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you’ll be pleased to know we don’t pay you in chips. For working hard, you’ll also get…

• Market leading renumeration
• Generous car allowance
• Up to 12% contributory pension
• Private single health care
• Health cash plan and access Telus Health (which offers tools that supports your physical, mental and financial wellbeing) 
• ‘Chips In’ Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe

And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an ambitious 5-year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

WHERE WILL I WORK?

You will be mostly based out of our Whittlesey Manufacturing Plant in Peterborough. However, you will also be required to travel to our Grantham and Wombourne plants regularly. Our Head Office is also situated in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, so there may be occasions where you will be required to travel to the office – your travel and expenses will be covered for any travel outside of your regular Whittlesey travel. 

Want to know more? Connect with Cat Barnfather on LinkedIn. 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
 
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Job Family: Human Resources      
Division: GB HR 
Department: ​Human Resources GB ​
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Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd