HR Business Partner in Lisburn

Musgrave is one of Europe's most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland's most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as HR Business Partner in Northern Ireland. Please note this is a specified purpose contract up to 12 months in length.

As HR Business Partner, you will partner with the Supply Chain teams across three sites to proactively provide the full range of HR services that enable the teams to achieve their business objectives and ensure effective people management practices are in place. You will support the development of a positive and engaging culture and environment across the sites, working with the Management Teams and colleagues to deliver appropriate organisational initiatives and change programmes. You will provide support to managers on all people policies and practices ensuring best practice across the business.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide HR business support to the Supply Chain Management Teams as the HR lead for NI Supply Chain, including coaching and supporting the management team on all people and HR related matters such as culture development, engagement, development, employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, succession etc.
• Work with the Supply Chain teams to facilitate, measure and continually improve team effectiveness and motivation, people management practices and processes and advise on actions/initiatives to enhance these.
• Promote and ensure effective use of engagement and communication processes/mechanisms and provide proactive input for improvement in this area.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on the application of HR policies, best practice, employment law and IR.
• Advise managers in relation to employee relations matters including all HR processes.
• Manage Employment Tribunal process where required.
• Be a resource to individual employees as appropriate: provide advice and support as required, facilitate problem solving, be point of contact.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with union representatives to foster positive culture, ensure issues are managed effectively and ensure business objectives are delivered.
• Lead and support union engagements in IR issues, pay etc as required.
• Provide support for HR wide initiatives and lead network wide HR projects as required.
• Work with the Supply Chain Management Teams to ensure resource needs are identified and met.
• Support recruitment activities (interviewing, onboarding support) with the Resourcing COE.
• Review and approve weekly and salaried payroll ensuring accurate payments and processes and legislative changes are being followed.
• Lead the team to ensure that they have the skill sets, resources and support needed to deliver in their roles, achieve objectives and operate in a manner consistent with our values.
• Ensure appropriate performance review, development and succession management systems are operating effectively.
• Set team objectives, review and provide feedback on performance on an ongoing basis.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years experience in a progressive HR Manager/Business Partner role in a fast-paced environment.
• 3+ years experience of managing an IR environment, supporting resolution of IR/ER issues, managing relations with unions and managing union engagements.
• A third level qualification in Business, HR or related subject.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation with the ability to confidently and competently advise on same.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills with the ability to interact and influence effectively at all levels across the business.
• Strong coaching skills with the ability to build strong relationships and build trust with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven project management skills with experience managing change programmes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise and deliver high quality results.
• A team player with proven resilience and ability to adapt to change.
• Full driving license.
• CIPD membership.

What is nice to have:

• Experience in Wholesale / Retail industry.

What we Offer or Why Musgrave:

• Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact.
• Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions.
• Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
• Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision. Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know. Musgrave operates a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.