At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage recruitment, employee relations, and HR policies to support a sustainable mission.
- Company: Join Huhtamaki, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, development opportunities, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with a commitment to protecting people and the planet.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and sustainability while growing your HR career.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of employment legislation, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions.
We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable.
Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world.
We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision.
Because it’s our talented people that make it happen.
Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products.
Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day.
It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
Where you’ll be
Due to the business facing nature of this role, the HR Specialist will be based at our Gosport site 4-5 days per week.
- What you’ll be doing
- Effectively managing the recruitment of staff up to management level within the UK business.
- Acting as liaison with external agencies and bodies; ensuring internal compliance, performance and cost criteria are met.
- Supporting and directing Managers in the delivery of Performance Management and Capability procedures.
- Advising on legislation, policy, risk and best practice.
- Supporting and directing Managers in the delivery of disciplinary and attendance management processes, advising and acting as liaison with Occupational Health service providers.
- Develop, implement and review employment policies, incorporating changes in legislation, business need and best practice within the Gosport Employee Handbook.
- Effective compilation and management of key HR metrics – including; attendance, retention, skills management and talent development.
- Providing meaningful information to stakeholders and resolve questions arising.
- Development of effective training materials associated with local policies or initiatives as and when directed.
- Competent delivery of training materials to Managers and staff and requisite coaching, where appropriate.
- Act as key contact in the development and improvement of company HR administration processes; including Pensions, Private Health Insurance, company car administration etc.
- Ensure that all key personal data associated with employees is accurate, secure and integrated with other local processes such as Payroll.
- What you’ll bring to the role
- 3-5 years of HR generalist experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge and experience of managing all aspects of employee relations, including recruitment, discipline & grievance and complex sickness cases.
- Detailed knowledge of employment legislation and best practice.
- The ability to advise, guide, negotiate with and influence employees and managers alike, both verbally and in writing.
- Proven ability to find solutions and analyse information from a variety of different sources.
- The ability to produce written material to a high standard e. g. job adverts, letters, reports, contracts of employment and policies and procedures.
- Strong communications skills and the ability to build rapport at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure against tight deadlines.
- Excellent IT skills with experience of personnel information management systems, Workday experience is a plus.
- A personable and approachable demeanour, with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability and willingness to manage conflict.
- A flexible, can-do attitude
- CIPD Diploma preferred
- Values similar to ours
- Care, Dare and Deliver
What we offer in return
A meaningful job: At Huhtamaki, we believe in protecting food, people and the planet. Our innovative and transformative solutions touch the daily lives of people everywhere.
Development opportunities: We care for each other – and want our talent to thrive and develop.
Responsible employer: Sustainability is embedded in everything we do.
We believe diverse teams fuel innovation.
We invest in fostering an environment where everyone is safe both psychologically and physically and where diversity and inclusion are promoted through day-to-day behaviours, which are reinforced by our policies and practices.
Competitive salaries and rewarding benefits
Join us.
Help protect food, people and the planet.
Help us protect food, people and the planet We’re on a mission to be the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions so we can protect food, people and the planet.
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HR Specialist in Gosport employer: Huhtamaki (UK) Limited
Huhtamaki (UK) Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Gosport site where innovation meets collaboration. We prioritise employee growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support. With competitive benefits and a commitment to compliance and performance excellence, we empower our HR Specialists to make a meaningful impact in the manufacturing sector.
