About the role
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced People Partner to join us on a 6-month secondment or fixed-term contract. In this vital role, you will report to the Head of People Partnering in Distribution and will serve as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and senior teams at both the Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead Distribution Centres. The position requires the flexibility to travel between these locations.
As a People Partner, you will play a crucial role in delivering a proactive and impactful People Team service, with a focus on continually raising standards and enhancing performance at the Distribution Centres. This involves ensuring strict adherence to people policies and procedures, as well as championing a safe and legally compliant operational environment. Furthermore, your contributions will be instrumental in driving the overall success of the People Team across our Distribution network.
Role Responsibility
* Providing a professional, timely, efficient, accurate and comprehensive People service within the sites.
* Monitor, support and challenge overall performance by working to Company standards and employment legislation to ensure the site operates safely and legally.
* Lead, develop and coach the People Team and Payroll Team within your sites
* Develop and implement site and distribution People policies to drive standards and performance.
* Provide coaching, guidance, advice and consistency on all People policies, procedures and employee relations.
* Work as part of the site senior team to identify opportunities and develop improved ways of working. 
* Coach the senior management team to improve the performance of managers.
* Identify key talent, maintain the performance management and succession planning systems, and support managers in how to develop personal development plans and/or appropriate exit plans.
* Develop and implement a site People plan linked to the business strategy.
* Network with the wider distribution People teams, support or lead national People projects and initiatives
* Keep up to date and provide complex employment law, Company and site specific policy advice and raise awareness and understanding of best practice approach.
* Establish and maintain harmonious trade union and employee relations.
* Ensure the Inclusion and Diversity ethos is delivered through effective practices.
* Use People KPI’s to identify opportunities and develop action plans to improve performance.
* Support the site/’s Union annual pay negotiations.
You will need
* To be a highly experienced People Advisor / Manager
* CIPD or equivalent HR qualification although not critical if the individual has operated in a similar size/scale of business within the People function
* Demonstrable experience within a unionised environment
* Experience of managing the entire colleague life cycle
* Good knowledge of employment law and employee relations
* Able to prioritise, plan and organise your sites/’ People Team varied workload, with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
* Effective communicator with the ability to influence and engage with people at all levels
* Experience of implementing and driving change and performance eg culture, policies and processes
* Possess strong leadership skills / experience.
Whats in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
* Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
* An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
* After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
* Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
* Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
* Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
* A great holiday package
About The Company
Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.
Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.
Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.
Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.
Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.
*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*