Senior HR Business Partner

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

As Senior HR Business Partner for our Nuneaton site you will be a core member of the Plant Leadership Team (PLT) whilst also supporting the Junior HR Business Partner through coaching and development opportunities. You will have ultimate accountability for all HR matters at the site acting as a trusted advisor and aligning people strategies with operational and business objectives

Working Monday - Friday with the flexibility to support the differing needs of the site.

You will make contributions that matter by...

• Operating as a core member of the PLT and the wider HR Management Team shaping and delivering the site people plan aligned to operational priorities performance cost workforce planning skills and capability requirements.
• Overseeing all employee relations activity and managing operational risk ensuring the appropriate escalation and mitigation actions are in place.
• Leading and supporting organisational change initiatives including restructures consultations and operational transformation activity ensuring change is delivered in line with legal requirements business objectives and cultural expectations.
• Driving the site talent agenda including succession planning development planning and leadership capability ensuring pipelines for critical roles.
• Making sure site readiness for internal and external audits and ensuring actions are completed effectively and sustainably.
• Being a role model and providing coaching and guidance to the Junior HR Business Partner by setting clear expectations delegating effectively and building capability.

You are best suited for the role if you have

• Prior HR Business Partner experience within an FMCG environment therefore hold extensive manufacturing knowledge.
• Strong self-awareness and emotional intelligence to partner with the PLT and other members of the site holding people accountable where needed.
• An ability to multitask effectively and shift your priorities within an ever changing demanding environment.
• CIPD qualification (minimum level 5)
• Experience operating with both unionised and non-unionised roles - desireable.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with

• Private Couple Health Care
• Bonus scheme up to 15% paid quarterly
• Company car allowance or cash alternative
• Inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted SDUK branded products
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays 8 bank holidays
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits free advice and savings -providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team

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In the UK Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses dairy spreads and dairy-free products with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City Clover Country Life Frylight and Wensleydale.