HR Business Partner in Wigan

This role is part of the UK Operations People and Performance team. Responsible for part of the Operations team known as Open Can at the Kitt Green Factory in Wigan (one of the largest manufacturing plants in Europe). The People and Performance department is a vital pillar in our business, guarding our culture and recognizing and retaining talent through our outspoken rewards system. Through this position, you will have the opportunity to define and execute the strategic plan as well as the HR budget, in accordance to the overall company strategy. The role will require the balance of managing the day-to-day activities against executing the strategic plans in addition to participating in a variety of projects which will provide experience in a HR function in one of the largest food companies in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic: Understand Business and Human Capital Strategy, define HR KPI’s and components of the HR Strategy to the Factory. Align the Organizational Structure vs. Standard Structure. Define the Talent Management Strategy, develop and Implement the Rewards Plan. Consult individually and collectively on matters that require change, and in accordance with Union Plant Agreement.
• Budget: Develop the Budget to the Calendar Year (AOP/ZBB) and control monthly. Oversee spend relating to people packages within area of control. Take decisions in partnership with manufacturing heads to minimize cost and ensure running portion as efficient as possible.
• Recruitment & Selection: Work together with Central Talent Acquisition and support in recruitment and selection for the organization and establish Induction & On boarding strategies. Hire the right people at the right time who have the right skills and are aligned with the Company culture.
• Learning and Development: Identify the development gaps of our employees, propose training solutions to close the gaps, and support business needs, through Skill Matrix and Functional Training Programs. As required, design and deliver programs that support the ongoing development of our employees.
• Engagement: Detect the basic gaps in work environment, develop action plan to close these gaps, ensure effective communication and recognize/motivate our team. Processes Involved: Ideas & Action Program, Communication Plan to all employees, People Steerings and exit interview (KPI’s: Absenteeism and Turnover).
• Employee Services: Employee Relations, Labour Relations, Employee Communications Management, Discipline and Grievance Management, Medical Capability etc.
• Council: Negotiation, Relationship with Council, Unions, etc.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement new projects (Global /Zone, Europe / Local). Standardize the internal process in HR Department to be more effective (Rituals and Routines). Lead the People Pathways through KHMS. Improve Visual Management, digitalization of key people metrics.
• Data Analysis: Identify trends and patterns via data driven metrics and available tools, to make sure people strategy and initiatives are targeted and in line with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree.
• Proven experience in Generalist Area.
• High standard of analytical capability.
• Ability to meet deadlines and cope with pressure.
• Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities.
• Power of influence.
• The English language is essential, ideally second and third language (preferably Dutch) is an advantage.

Professional Attributes

At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders. Besides that, you’re a go getter, you’re not easily thrown off your game, not even when you get resistance. You’re able to bounce back after a disappointment or setback, big or small. And always continue to move onward & upward. You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team. Last but not least; You don’t get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.

What we offer you/You deserve

• An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market).
• Permanent contract: for we believe in doing big bets on people.
• Reimbursement travel expenses.
• Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action!

Location(s) Kitt Green. Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.