HR Manager - 12 mth FTC

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods. 

Kepak Red Meat UK operates from three sites within the UK. McIntosh Donald, in Aberdeen, Merthyr Tydfil in Wales and our Bodmin site in Cornwall.

Kepak, Bodmin is a single species (cattle) primary product and packing site, with approx 300 employees and is a 5 day operation.

In a challenging and dynamic environment, our philosophy is always to be ‘more than’. We are more than tradition, more than quality, more than meat and more than a job.

HR Manager - 12 months fixed term contract (maternity leave cover) - Bodmin

Please note this is a fully site based role, (Mon-Fri), 37.5 hours per week but we could also consider a hybrid working of 4 days on site and 1 day ay home per week.

Purpose of the role:

To lead the People Agenda on site, and deliver on the organisational strategy to create a Great Place to Work in Kepak.

Responsibilities

• In alignment with the Group People Strategy, your mission is to design and execute a site HR strategy that empowers the management team to achieve their business goals.
• Provide a comprehensive HR service that ensures an exceptional employee experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to engagement, development, and recognition.
• Implement Group policies and procedures while adhering to industry best practices.
• Become an advocate for Enhancing Performance at the site, collaborating closely with the management team to foster a culture of high performance and talent development.
• Lead the training function to meet all training and development requirements, customizing training plans to enhance the capabilities, skills, and performance of our workforce.
• Act as an integral member of the Group HR team, contributing to the continuous development and implementation of people-focused initiatives.
• Support the site management team on strategic workforce planning. This involves identifying current risks and opportunities, understanding future skills requirements, and designing solutions to achieve organizational goals.
• Mentor and develop the site management team, empowering them with exceptional people management skills that drive productivity, engagement, and inclusivity.
• Lead the site HR team to provide a best-in-class HR service that encourages development and progression within the department.
• Deliver timely and insightful people metrics to the site management team to enhance communication, gain valuable insights, and drive performance.
• Champion the Kepak Values at the site, showcasing our ambitious drive to create an exceptional workplace.

ROLE DELIVERABLES:

• An innovative People plan that aligns with both business goals and the Group People strategy.
• A dynamic Training plan that caters to the specific needs of the business.
• A nurturing and welcoming culture that embraces inclusivity and shows utmost respect to all employees.

• A Third Level HR Qualification or a comparable certification is required
• Additionally, we are looking for candidates with at least 3-5 years plus of hands-on generalist experience in the field of HR, ideally within a similar food production/manufacturing, high volume environment

Core competencies for success:

• Bringing operational focus to service delivery while demonstrating commercial acumen
• Expertise in resourcing, particularly in strategic workforce planning and forecasting
• Skilled at managing complex relationships and being an influential and credible member of the senior management team
• Proficiency in organizational design, with the ability to develop and deliver site people strategies and related projects
• Proven track record in people management

What can we offer you?

• Company Pension
• Company training and development and further education support if needed
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn a referral bonus up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.
• On-site canteen