HR Business Partner - Commercial and Enabling Functions (9month FTC)
On site
Crowmarsh Gifford, United Kingdom
Freelance
27-02-2025
Job Specifications
Company Description
At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.
But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.
Job Description
We are looking for a HR Business Partner to join the team on a 9 month fixed term contract to deliver the commercial and enabling teams people plan whilst working closely with the Heads of Commercial and Enabling functions.
You will be responsible for, providing pragmatic, commercial and employee-focused advice, and support. You will utilise your excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills to drive employee engagement and manage change, ensuring that we retain motivated teams of employees who can deliver an excellent service to our customers.
Provide specialist guidance and support through strong commercial HR delivery Heads of functions. This will include adopting an influencing style of HR that encourages and coaches the business leaders to make the right people management decisions.
Is a key player in the contribution towards the delivery of business plans.
Lead and deliver the change management plan of cultural development across your functions
Participate in projects, providing input to improve ways of working and business change and efficiency across the UK network
Identify areas for change and implement a strategic plan.
Coach, influence and challenge leaders to ensure quality performance delivery.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the HR strategy and development of the UK HR Function
Lead successfully all aspects of the People cycle and supporting across the functions
We are looking for the successful candidate to join the team on the 1st April 2025.
Qualifications
Leadership to shape, align and plan
Outstanding analytical thinking
Capacity to create and embrace change
Excellent collaboration skills incl. the capacity to tell people what they need to hear
“Personal Best” mindset: to seek to be better tomorrow than we are today
Excellent business acumen to connect data with business reality
Adaptability to operate at all levels of the organisation
Exceptional presentation skills – written and verbal
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience of insight generation, problem-solving, target-setting.
Outstanding experience in developing high-performing teams
Outstanding experience in interacting successfully with board-level stakeholders and in collaborating widely within the site Leadership team
Additional Information
What We Offer You In Return
Matched pension scheme up to 10%
Death in service
Cycle to work scheme
Canteen
Retailer discount platform
Staff discount
And plenty more!
About the Company
At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity. But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets,... Know more
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