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Form of workWe are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our HR team at Company Shop Group (CGS), part of Biffa Group, to provide HR advice to key stakeholders including leaders, managers and supervisors across our Retail Superstores and Staff Shops.
You will work closely with the HR Business Partner to support the implementation of business objectives in line with our Balanced Business Plan (strategy)
Your core responsibilities
- To support the Head of HR and HR Business Partner in delivering the Retail People Plans in line with the business strategy.
- Provide professional and responsive HR advice and support on all employee relations including disciplinary & grievance, performance capability, ill health capability, bullying and harassment and absence management.
- Support on wider HR Projects including stakeholder training, HR policies and initiatives.
- Work with the HR Business Partner to enhance organisational success. i.e., increase engagement, reduce attrition, increase retention and reduce absence.
- Develop and coach line managers to ensure effective people management, mitigating risks associated with ER activities.
- Support the regional management teams in the implementation of key employee relations projects and activities.
- Embed HR policies and practices.
- Support the wider HR Team on delivering the diversity and inclusion agenda, as well as wellbeing initiatives.
About us
Company Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa, is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We enable some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste. The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good.
We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
Requirements
- Minimum Level 3 CIPD qualified.
- An experienced HR Advisor with strong generalist HR experience, including complex case work.
- Experience working in a fast paced, high-volume environment (ideally within retail)
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when writing complex case letters and reports
- Strong problem-solving skills and strategic mindset.
- In-depth knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation.
- Confident and resilient with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels
- To be flexible and adaptable to support the needs of the business
- Ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own workload whilst working to strict deadlines
- A desire to continually focus on your own continued professional development
- Ability to work with the highest levels of discretion
Benefits
- Personal Development including CIPD Professional Qualifications and/or Apprenticeships.
- Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees, providing you with heavily discounted products including groceries.
- Discount on thousands of retailers through Perkbox.
- Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work Scheme and UK Fuel Card discounts.
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Grocery Aid
- Freshly cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner available from our staff kitchen at heavily discounted prices.
- Life Assurance benefit and contributory pension scheme.
- Free on-site Parking.
- Competitive salary with details available upon application
- Company car
Location and Hours:
40 Hour Contract Monday to Friday
Requirement to travel to our Retail Superstores and Staff Shops across the UK at least 3 days a week. Flexibility to work from home.
