<h2>About the role</h2><p>Are you passionate about people and looking for a role where you can make a real impact?&nbsp;</p><p>We're currently recruiting for a dedicated People Partner to join our dynamic team within our Best Food Logistics business.&nbsp;</p><p>If you have strong people partnering experience, a background working with Trade Unions, and thrive in a blue-collar environment, we want to hear from you!</p><p>This role looks after 1 main site (Banbury) which you'll need to be based from around 4 days a week, with 1 day working from home, as well as a satellite site (Taunton) which will require monthly visits.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><h2>Main Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies that drive business growth.</li><li>Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law.</li><li>Manage talent, support development, and succession planning.</li><li>Work on organisational design and change management initiatives.</li><li>Use data to support people-focused initiatives.</li><li>Champion colleague engagement, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.</li><li>Focus on performance and absence management.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with Trade Union representatives.</li></ul><h2>You will need</h2><ul><li>CIPD Level 5 or above</li><li>Strong people partnering experience</li><li>Experience with Trade Unions and ideally in a blue-collar environment</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills</li><li>Knowledge of employment law and employee relations management</li><li>A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion</li><li>People Management experience</li><li>Experience in a fast-paced environment, such as distribution or retail</li></ul><h2>What's in it for you</h2><p><strong>The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!</strong></p><ul><li>10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)</li><li>20% discount on F&amp;F Clothing</li><li>10% discount at&nbsp;Tesco Café</li><li>10% Booker discount</li><li>Pizza Hut Restaurants:&nbsp;25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals</li><li>25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants</li><li>Contributory Pension.</li><li>1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme</li><li>Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family &amp; the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.</li><li>An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers &amp; a cycle to work scheme</li><li>A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata</li></ul><p class="flex justify-end my-8"><a class="btn flex items-center bg-orange w-full md:w-1/2 md:p-5 text-left text-xl" href="https://applybookercareers.com/members/?j=25351" target="_blank">Apply now <span class="text-4xl font-light grow text-right">&gt;</span></a></p>