People Business Partner Logistics

2 months ago

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Poundland Full time
About the role...

Poundland & Dealz is seeking a dynamic and strategic People Business Partner to support our Distribution Centre in Springvale.

This role is pivotal in executing our People initiatives, offering exceptional internal customer support, and driving business excellence and process improvement.

The successful candidate will coach and advise the onsite DC Leadership team on people issues, leading change management and championing service delivery quality from the onsite People team.

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:

Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.

Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why choose us?
  • Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
  • Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
  • Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
  • Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
  • Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
  • Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
  • My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
  • Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
  • Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
  • Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
  • Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Your Impact and Responsibilities…
  • Directly manage the onsite People team to deliver effective people advice, manage ER cases, and drive colleague engagement initiatives.
  • Partner with the onsite General Manager and DC Senior Leadership team, providing coaching and mentoring as needed.
  • Deliver training to support individual and team development plans.
  • Identify management development opportunities and support performance assessment reviews.
  • Drive a performance and cost-awareness culture using data insights to highlight continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Measure and monitor people's KPIs against targets, focusing on absence management controls and service levels linked to engagement.
  • Develop a recruitment strategy aligned with site resource planning, liaising with third-party agencies and the central team where required.
  • Provide a robust onboarding process for new colleagues, ensuring a smooth and informed experience regarding rewards, benefits, policies, H&S, and compliance.
  • Design and develop local communication methods to ensure business consistency and colleague engagement.
  • Support the Senior Leadership team in delivering colleague engagement action plans (annual engagement survey, JCC, H&S committee).
  • Chair and attend local JCC meetings, collaborating with the onsite TU.
  • When required, provide specialist support for complex employee relations casework (performance, grievance, and disciplinary matters).
Skills and Knowledge…
  • Relevant CIPD qualification or working towards, with a commitment to continuing professional development.
  • Good working knowledge of employee relations with relevant HR operational experience.
  • Knowledge of best practice HR interventions and experience advising managers on employment law matters.
  • Experience driving effective resourcing solutions in a fast-paced retail/distribution environment.
  • Understanding of business priorities and balancing these with the people's agenda.
  • Leadership experience and the importance of teamwork.
  • Performance management and development

Join us at Poundland & Dealz and be part of a team that creates amazing value every day. #proudland

 

About us...

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. 

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves

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