HR Business Partner (8-month fixed term contract), Worksop

range of flours in some of the most technically advanced mills in the world.  This ensures the highest levels of food safety and brand protection for our customers. We have built our reputation as a world class miller and market leader through significant capital investment and our close working relationships with our customers and suppliers. All of which is underpinned by our dedicated and highly skilled people.

We currently have an opportunity for HR Business Partner to join our team in Worksop on a fixed term contract basis, to cover a period of maternity leave. Our HR Business Partner will support the HR team in delivering a comprehensive HR service throughout the Group. You will work a 40 hour week on a Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00 basis.

In terms of the role itself, the main duties include:

• Support Line Managers with employee relations cases, including advising on policy, legislation and consultations
• Lead on HR projects and support projects managed by the broader business
• Assist with and provide guidance on restructuring, acquisition and organisational change
• Absence monitoring with recommendations, occupational health referrals and follow ups
• Take the lead role in managing wage negotiations and change with Union representatives
• Hands on support and first point of contact for HR policy and procedure queries
• General administration, letter writing, minute taking, and filing of HR documentation
• Arrange training courses, deliver training, and maintain training records
• Absence monitoring with recommendations, occupational health referrals and follow ups
• Central point for circulation of general comms and Company briefings
• Support on audits and tenders
• Occasional travel to other Whitworth Bros Ltd and Carr’s Flour Mills sites
• Support the recruitment and selection process in relation to advertising, interviews and contracts

We offer a competitive salary, enhanced holiday entitlement, life insurance and cycle to work scheme. In return we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Desirably CIPD qualified or equivalent
• Positive attitude and a customer centric approach
• Excellent administrative skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to deal with confidential information sensitively and appropriately
• Ability to prioritise and organise workloads effectively, in order to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, providing innovative solutions
• Experience in managing complex ER cases and building and maintaining Union relationships
• IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• A sound knowledge of current employment law
• Full UK driving licence

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please apply with your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity.