We are a market leading ambient and chilled food & drink 3PL specialist, providing warehouse and distribution alongside fresh, food manufacturing, co-packing and bonded divisions. Working in partnership with some of the biggest household names in the food and drink sector.

Company Overview

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Due to maternity cover, we are now seeking a HR Business Partner to join our HR team at our Desborough and/or Northampton site on a 12 month fixed term contract.  

As the successful candidate, you will contribute to the overall success of the site, and will report directly to the Head of HR.

This is a full time position working 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday offering a competitive salary and package. Some flexibility towards working hours will be required due to business needs.

Job responsibilities of HR Business Partner include:

• To act as first point of contact for all people related matters
• To drive improvements in business performance through effective people management solutions. 
• To design, develop and implement (with Line Management engagement) solutions within the HR framework of activity that seek to add value and deliver required business changes in a legally compliant, expedient and cost-effective manner.
• Provide HR advice to Site Manager and their management teams.
• Partner Site Manager and act as first point of contact for all people related matters for the Depots.
• In conjunction with Site Manager, design and deliver effective people plans ensuring all areas of focus are included.
• Work closely with Site Manager to ensure survey action plans are created and delivered.
• Work with Site Manager to identify successors at every level of management structure and for key roles on site.
• Ensure development of individuals identified and delivered in conjunction with L&D team.
• Support L&D team in delivery of PDP’s for all Managers.
• Ensure under performance is addressed using appropriate policies.
• Work with Managers to ensure employee issues are resolved quickly and where possible informally.
• Coach Line Managers to ensure they are competent in tackling ER issues in an appropriate manner.
• Regularly review trends in ER issues; grievances, disciplinaries, reasons for leaving etc in order to identify potential issues, making recommendations to resolve to Site Manager involving senior members of the HR team as appropriate.
• Escalate high profile ER cases to Head of HR Ops/Senior HR Business Partner in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Occupational Health to effectively manage long term sickness cases.
• Conduct regular temperature checks with employees at each site ensuring engagement levels are as expected at site and taking appropriate action as required.  Escalate bright spots and red flags to Head of HR Ops/Senior HR Business Partner.
• Fully embed and support site I&C meetings ensuring they affect change and are not just a tick box exercise
• Ensure organisational structures are aligned, up to date and support business goals

To apply for the HR Business Partner position, you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

• CIPD Qualified 
• HR legislative understanding/knowledge
• Proven experience in advising on HR associated matters (grievance, disciplinary, performance management, absence etc)
• Experienced in organizational change
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organised
• Adaptable/flexible
• Positive and credible
• Able to build trust, respect and openness
• Inquisitive/challenging
• Business focused
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive mindset
• Objectivity – partnering local business but retaining perspective
• High level IT skills using MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point and outlook

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Retail discounts
• Training and development

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!