People Business Partner

People Business Partner  

Natures Way Foods is a leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.

Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326m units per year. Building on previous success, this year is set to be another exceptional year for our organisation. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are expanding our production lines and there is genuine opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the organisation.

We are currently looking for a talented People Business Partner to join our fast-paced Human Resources team in Chichester, West Sussex. Reporting into our Head of People, you will coach and act as a strategic advisor and partner to line managers and the leadership team. This role focuses on aligning people strategies with business objectives, enhancing organisational performance, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and engagement. The People Business Partner will proactively address complex people-related issues, providing strategic guidance, and leading initiatives that support the overall business strategy. There is never a dull moment, where no one day is the same, this really is a great opportunity to grow your HR career & get stuck into lots of interesting work that really makes a difference to our people & business! If this sounds like you, apply now, we would love to hear from you.

You will already have experience in…

• Coaching leadership teams to deliver
• Making data led decisions and providing clear and accurate updates to the business
• Ensuring headcount and budget is in line with the forecast and not exceeded
• Driving recruitment, talent, succession planning and performance
• Providing full support, advice and guidance on all employee relations matters including; ER issues; employment law; procedures; performance management and disciplinary & grievance
• Collaborating with senior management to develop and implement people strategies that align with business goals and objectives
• Ensuring Natures Way Foods policies are updated and compliant with regulations, applied consistently and fairly across the organisation
• Managing and resolving advanced colleague relation issues, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, with a focus on minimizing risk and promoting a positive work environment
• Overseeing the onboarding process, ensuring new colleagues have the necessary resources and information for seamless integration
• Providing expert guidance on managing long-term absence cases
• Supporting managers in conducting advanced performance reviews, setting strategic objectives, and identifying high-impact training needs
• Developing performance improvement plans, ensuring follow-up actions are strategically aligned with business needs
• Conducting new starter and leaver interviews, utilizing feedback to inform and improve people strategies and organisational processes

What you get from us

• £50-£55k p/a
• 10% bonus
• Life Assurance   
• Employer matched pension   
• Health cash plan   
• Cycle to work scheme   
• Colleague discounts, e.g. Gym membership & shopping discounts 
• Shift allowance
• Star Awards
• Flexibility in pay frequency each month
• Access to online GP
• Employee assistance programme

What type of people succeed here?

We look for passionate people, with a can-do attitude and an ambition to succeed. We strive to help our people in channelling that passion into everything they do, because your success is our success! We love people that have high standards & lots of ideas, because we are always striving to improve, and we want you to help us do that. Natures Way is a fun, fast and friendly environment where you will be surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team, who are committed to being the best at fresh. Apply now & join our family