HR Manager in Stockton-on-Tees

HR Manager

Teesside (Home of McCoy's, Wheat Crunchies, PomBear and more)

Fixed term contract 12 months

Company Overview

KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).

In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, PomBear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.

Salary: Depending on experience

Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:

· Bonus scheme

· KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection · Private Healthcare 

· Medicash Health cash plan

· 25 days holiday

· Annual salary review

· Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

· Cancer Care

· Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)

· Career Break

· Cycle to Work

· Company Sick Pay – once eligible

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Digital GP

· Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion

The Role

With in excess of 700 colleagues and a 24/7 operation, KP Teesside is home to a number of iconic brands such as McCoys, Pom Bears, Discos, Hula Hoop Puft and many other family favourites. As HR Manager you will be responsible for all site operational activities, providing advice & guidance on all people related matters and coaching key client groups such line managers and the Extended Leadership Team. Reporting into the HR BP you will also work closely with central Payroll and People Services and the wider HR function to provide an effective HR service.

• Ensure the delivery of a proactive, professional & value-added HR Partnering service to create positive employee relations climate and improved employee engagement
• Supporting the delivery of Gallup Q12 survey and action plans.
• Lead the delivery of the core HR processes to a high standard and on time including: Recruitment and Selection, Talent Management & Succession Planning, Flexible Working and Performance Management.
• Compliance to processes and policy and alignment across all HR practices
• Working closely with centralised Payroll and People Services to ensure pay and data integrity and accuracy.
• Effective case management and administration  of employee relations issues including absence, grievances, conduct and performance
• Ensuring we keep our colleagues informed and  updated about changes and initiatives
• Responsible for a range of HR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to facilitate the better management of the business e.g. absence, headcount, employee engagement and employee turnover. 
• Work closely with Employee Health and wellbeing to support our colleagues and manage the Mental Health First Aider group
• Be a role model for KP’s Values and Behaviours to drive culture change 
• Role model and develop the site I&D Strategy
• Take a lead role in implementing and delivering the site’s Organisation Pillar activity (and HR strategy and agenda); managing change focused on the delivery of our new ways of working (IWS)

This role will involve regular time spent with colleagues  and teams within the factory environment

We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.

Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.

The Candidate:

• Degree qualified / minimum of CIPD level 5 (or with equivalent experience).
• Generalist HR experience in an organisation of similar size and complexity. Manufacturing knowledge is ideal.
• Worked effectively with trade unions.
• Ability to build credible relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and gather insights from data.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Organised and able to prioritise stakeholder requirements at pace
• Sound judgment and decisive thinker.
• Computer literate and is able to pick up new applications quickly. (MS 365 as a minimum)

Initial interviews anticipated to be w/c 8th July. 

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