People Manager

Wincanton; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a People Manager to join our team at Wincanton. This role will be working on our defence sites in the Glasgow area, on a hybrid basis up to 4 days per week on site.

Reporting to the People Partner and working closely with the operational management, you will support a headcount of around 180 colleagues across 6 sites.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance which includes providing 5 consecutive years UK residency and employment/education history.

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary between £42,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience
• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working up to 4 days on site(s)
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Retail Discounts - supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships - Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• Take responsibility for providing advice and generalist HR support across the contract.
• Develop effective on-going relationships at all levels establishing yourself as a credible, respected and valued manager, responding to queries directly and influencing managers to follow a best practice approach.
• Assist departmental managers on the interpretation of company policies and procedures as well as local agreements.
• Support in building and delivering the People Plan for the year.
• Prepare statistical breakdowns including analysis of sickness/absence and holidays.
• Assist in disciplinary/grievance hearings, advising on legislative and company policy and procedures.
• Assist in training and developing managers in people-related matters, ensuring processes are followed and legislation is met.
• Contribute towards the improvement of processes and methods of operating practices across the contract.
• Assist in the coaching, mentoring and development of the management team, focusing on the development of a strong culture.
• Assist with annual pay review/pay claims.
• Providing HR support for ad-hoc operational business-related projects e.g., new business wins, TUPE.
• Support recruitment activity ensuring compliance to internal and customer policies and selection of the most suitable candidates.
• Develop a strong working relationship with our Union partners and representatives.

What will you bring?

• Proven HR experience in a similar role
• Skilled in providing pragmatic, tailored HR advice.
• Experience of supporting managers with complex employee relations issues.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or desire to work towards.
• Competent knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience of working within a unionized environment.
• Must have excellent organisational skills and initiative, with the ability to manage the day-to-day HR processes effectively.
• Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are a prerequisite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about developing and supporting colleagues to fulfill their potential.
• Pragmatic, resilient and a self-starter.
• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships quickly.
• Previous experience with Oracle would be an advantage.

Wincanton's Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton's deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.