Job Description

About Us

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide. Through our purpose of \xe2\x80\x98Redefining Packaging for a Changing World\xe2\x80\x99 and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society \xe2\x80\x93 replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.

About the role

We are currently searching for a talented and driven individual to join our UK HR team as a HR Business Partner to provide onsite HR leadership to the UK Packaging division.

Reporting into the Senor HR Business partner the HR Business Partner will act as a change agent and be pivotal in driving forward the HR and business Strategy to enable a step change in culture and performance. You will implement the HR Corporate Plan across areas of responsibility in the Retail Marketing Team. You will also provide support and guidance to business leaders, truly partnering the business to drive results and people capabilities.

You will use your experience to coach our site leaders on several key focus areas including Change Management, Engagement, Performance & Talent, Employee Relations and Recruitment & Selection. You will be a problem solver who is trusted in resolving challenging situations, continually driving best practice and ensuring compliance with all company procedures, policies and employment legislation.

About you

You\xe2\x80\x99ll be experienced in supporting and enabling line managers to competently deal with performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues and work closely with our ER Case Manager. You should have a track record of working in a progressive and collaborative employee relations environment by working in partnership with recognised trade unions. In addition, you will be analytical and comfortable with monthly reporting & HRIS management and will oversee the monthly payroll process with our Shared Service Centre.

Minimum requirements:

• Experience of operating as a HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of coaching managers in delivering HR related activities
• Up to date, comprehensive knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Resilient, organised and analytical with a positive and confident approach to problem solving.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Tools \xe2\x80\x93 particularly Excel and Word
• Multi-site experience, ideally in Manufacturing, FMCG, or Logistics
• Ability to take a hands-on approach to some transactional tasks but think both operationally and strategically

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience
• Workday experience would be beneficial
• Previous experience working in partnership with trade unions

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

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