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HR Generalist
pladis – Want to help us bring happiness to the world?
Join an ambitious and fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business, investing in iconic brands, infrastructure, and people. Pride in quality—whether ingredients or team—is central to us. We’re looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for happiness and collaboration.
A purpose-led, resilient, and positive mindset is key. We demand pace, agility, and accountability—yet we reward growth, challenge, and the chance to make an impact.
Role: HR Generalist Supply Chain Site
Position Title: HR Generalist Supply Chain Site Level: Band F Location: Site-Based (5 working days per week) Hiring Manager: Jennifer Gallagher Reports to: HR Business Partner UK&I
About the Role
Providing hands-on, operational HR support to a unionised food manufacturing site undergoing cultural and engagement transformation. This role strengthens employee engagement, improves attendance, and embeds consistent people practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the HR Business Partner and site leadership team in developing inclusive, motivated, and high-performing teams.
- Embed consistent people practices while maintaining a strong shop-floor presence.
- Own absence management, acting as a trusted HR point of contact for both managers and colleagues.
- Translate people initiatives into meaningful, daily experiences for employees—fostering a culture of engagement, value, and alignment to business goals.
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Key Deliverables
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HR Strategy & Engagement
- Develop and deliver site-specific HR plans.
- Lead employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, focus groups, and action plans.
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Attendance & Absence
- Monitor absence trends and reduce absence levels through KPIs and intervention.
- Facilitate attendance conversations and hearings, collaborating with line managers.
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Wellbeing & Inclusion
- Partner with Occupational Health to implement site wellbeing initiatives.
- Champion D&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) programs aligned with Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
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HR Operations
- Manage onboarding, recruiting, and HR governance at site level.
- Data management: Ensure accuracy in absence, engagement, and people cycle metrics.
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Leadership & Training
- Support Team Managers with HR policy, compliance, and coaching.
- Assist in recruiting/program training needs and coordinate skill development budgets.
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Compliance & Supplier Liaison
- Manage Working Time Directive (WTD) compliance, supplier audits (e.g., SEDEX/BRC), and joint council industrial relations.
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Value Communication & Culture
- Create engaging local communications for site priorities, cultural change, and HR policies.
- Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor to reinforce behaviour and values.
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Relationships & Stakeholders
Internal: HR Business Partner, General Manager, Site Leadership Team, HR CoEs
External: Suppliers, Colleges/Universities, Recruitment Agencies
What You’ll Need
Essential:
✔ Proven HR experience, with understanding of Employee Engagement & Life Cycle. ✔ Strong communication, planning, problem-solving, and organisation skills. ✔ Ability to influence, drive change, and build trusted relationships. ✔ Experience with industrial relations, conflict resolution, HR policies, and systems. ✔ Self-motivation to learn and adapt ‘new practices.’
Desirable:
🆘 Experience in food/manufacturing environment. 🆙 CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification.
Why Join?
Our Winning Traits drive performance and culture:
- Purpose-led
- Agile & ever-evolving
- Collaborative
- Resilient & persistent
- Positive & inspiring
We celebrate diversity in thought and background. Applicants with disabilities? Accommodations will be provided to level the playing field.
Diversity & Inclusion
Pladis is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, gender, age, disability, religious affiliation, etc.
Note: We operate a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruiters. Only PSL-represented candidates will be considered.
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