Head of People - Best Food Logistics - 12 month FTC
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Dorcas Road, Banbury, OX16 4XJ |
| Company: | Booker Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 21490 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced HR Professional to join the Best Food Logistics Team as Head of People. This is a 12 month fixed term contract and the successful candidate will be responsible for partnering the Leadership Team to deliver the People plan.
This role can be based from any of the following Best Food Logistics sites; Banbury, Hoddesdon or Royton, with occasional travel to Royton and Taunton when necessary.
This role will be at the heart of delivering our core people agenda, cultivating and reinforcing \"A Place to Get On\", \"Everyone\\'s Welcome At Best\" and \"Making Best Better\".
This role will work alongside the Booker People team to integrate and align Best people policies and procedures to Booker/Tesco.
Leading the delivery of the Best People plan and supporting the impact of any change where appropriate
Working cross functionally across the business to provide an excellent Human Resources function
Leading the delivery of the people agenda within the Tri party National Agreement between Best and the recognised Trade Unions
Oversee and manage the integration and alignment of Best people policies and procedures to Booker/Tesco
Managing communication and engagement with stakeholders to ensure they are well informed on the Best People Plan
Proactively managing workforce supply and demand including resourcing, succession plans and early career development
Consulting and diagnosing key cultural and capability needs, engaging management teams to identify and achieve improvements
Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with Integrity and due diligence
Managing a team of HR Professionals at each Best site
Previous experience successfully delivering in a HR role at similar level
Detailed understanding of working effectively with Trade unions in a logistics environment
Knowledge and experience of leading a culture of continuous improvement
People technical skills including strong employee relations
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Coaching and influencing skills