HR Manager

At the heart of our operation are a wonderful team of site HR Managers. Our Chesterfield site is on the hunt for a dynamic and passionate individual to help drive the HR agenda and partner with the business by joining the team. We are looking for a real HR Hero with lots of energy, drive and aspirations to advance their career.

What's the Opportunity?

Earning potential: up to £46,000 per annum depending on experience

Working Pattern: 5 days a week onsite in Chesterfield

About the Role

This position is about developing and delivering an employee engagement and change management program for the entire site, coaching and guiding supervisors on how to make effective people decisions. As a member of the team, you will provide advice and support regarding employee relations and best practices, in addition to assisting with ad-hoc projects such as reorganizations. There is also a strong focus on capability development, retention and succession across the site. It’s an exciting time to join as Gist is set to benefit from improvements to its supply chain efficiency, with network investment and a new journey to success taking shape

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, support and deliver employee engagement and change management programs across the regional sites.
• Support operational teams to embed the Gist culture throughout all sites.
• Give guidance and coaching to management teams to empower all mangers to make effective people decisions.
• Provide advice on all aspects of Company policy, best practice, employee relations and employment law.
• Maintain and promote good employee and industrial relations and ensure employee relations issues are dealt with at an early stage.
• Support, coach and develop the site HR Advisor.
• Support capability development, retention and succession of on site management team.
• Assist and provide guidance in grievance and disciplinary issues up to and including dismissal and appeal stage.
• Develop good industrial relations and build strong relationships with trade unions.
• Ensure a culture of trust based on open communication and cooperation is encouraged and reinforced.
• Review HR Management Information and suggest areas of improvement.
• Developing and delivering internal training workshops for managers and/or staff.
• Support and lead various ad-hoc projects as dictated by the needs of the business unit e.g. Restructures, etc.

What You’ll Need

• Significant experience in a senior HR role, ideally within a logistics, retail or manufacturing environment
• People management experience
• Experience dealing with complex ER issues
• Ideally have some experience of working within a unionised environment
• Ability to develop HR strategies and deliver change
• CIPD qualification is desirable
• Flexibility around working hours to meet the needs of the business

Your Journey with Us

At Gist we pride ourselves on providing the best Journey for all kinds of destinations and your recruitment journey is no exception. Below is what you can expect from the recruitment journey

Upon success at application stage

• An initial call with one of our Talent team to discuss the role & you
• A competency based interview with the area HRBP
• A final stage tour of the site and meet and greet with the site GM and team

Typically you’ll receive feedback on your interview within 48 hours.

About Us
We are an award-winning supply chain specialist that works in partnership with Marks and Spencer, and our customers Tesco, Morrisons and 2 Sisters Food Group. We are big on succession and being united by our core values which are Progressive, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical.

What You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive salary
• Pension – Auto enrolment scheme
• Annual leave built (25 days + bank holidays)
• Well-being portal
• Discounts to major restaurants and retailers
• Free parking on site
• Cycle to work scheme