- Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another, This is a part-time role, working Wednesday to Friday
- We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
- The base location for this role is London area
What you'll do
- Support the Retail People Manager in the development of the regional people plan
- Effectively implement the people plan within the South East Region, acting as a role model for all people management activities
- Coach and support Area/Shop Management to ensure an effective understanding of their role and responsibilities with regards to people policies, procedures and strategy
- Ensure an effective and consistent approach to people management in relation to disciplinary, grievance and employee consultation
- Build an effective working relationship with regional union representatives
- Communicate to the Retail People Manager any gaps or development needs in relation to people policies and procedures, and assisting in reviewing/updating existing policies and procedures
- Deliver training to Shop Management teams in relation to People policies and processes
- Support recruitment, succession planning and performance management activities within the territory
- Participate in projects as identified and agreed with the Retail People Manager
- Support the management of all employee absence and wellbeing within the region
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and encourage teams in line with company values, promoting a culture of leadership
- Assist in the preparation of Employment Tribunal bundles, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted within required timescales.
- Attend and contribute to regional Union meetings, building effective relationships with Union representatives and supporting consultation activities.
Previous experience of working within a HR role, ideally across multi sites - Ideally CIPD qualified
- A proven track record of delivering great results, developing people and dealing with complex people situations
- Experience of juggling high priority tasks to ensure timeframes are met
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Effective communication skills across all levels
- Ability to influence the right decision and outcome to ensure the company is always kept legal
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills, in English, and the ability to present ideas and opportunities (including using known presentational tools)
- IT skills including Microsoft 365; SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Full UK driving license as role will involve travel
- Enjoy being part of a hard-working team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results together
- Are supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good
- Want to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey!
Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salary - Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%
- Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
- Profit share - We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year
- 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year
- Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate
- Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants
- Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sickness
- Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salary
- Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support
- Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
- Career progression and learning and development opportunities
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People Advisor in City of Westminster employer: Greggs plc
At Greggs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where every team member is valued and supported. As a Shift Manager, you'll enjoy competitive pay, generous colleague discounts, and opportunities for personal growth, all while working in a fun environment that prioritises customer satisfaction and teamwork. With benefits like paid breaks, health and wellbeing support, and a pension scheme, we ensure our employees feel appreciated and motivated to thrive in their careers.
