Job Description

Reports to:

Hierarchically

Plant Manager

Department:

People

Functionally

Regional Business Partner

Direct reports:

No. of team members organizational dependency (unit, plant, department ...)

0

No. of team members reporting directly:

0

The role:

Partnering with the business to provide legally compliant people processes, in line with group policies and procedures, and support the organisation to ensure Saica can attract, develop and retain colleagues.

To provide accurate and timely people data to enable the effective management of the People budget.

Tasks / Functions / main responsibilities:

Specific Tasks: (this list is not exhaustive)

· Application of Group Equal Opportunities, Environment, Health & Safety and Quality and local policies and procedures

· Workforce planning for budget; headcount; training plan; payroll; annual reviews and other activities as identified

· HR reporting in line with Company requirements, including monthly Keeping-in-Touch (KIT) meetings

· Implement and maintain HR Group Procedures and initiatives, inlcuding Training, Selection, C&B, Communication, Organization Levels, BSC, Saica Capabilities System, etc

· Compliance with all relevant employment legislation and co-ordination of local ethical audit process (Sedex/SMETA)

Main Responsibilities:

· Support the development and delivery of the plant HR budget and strategy, including headcount plans, to support the business strategy.

· Enable change through organisational design and development initiatives

· Promote good communication practices and employee engagement

· Facilitate employee relations in both unionised and non-unionised environments

· Manage all aspects of compensation and benefits in line with Company practice and co-ordinate local payroll administration.

· Application of smart and compliant recruitment and selection techniques

· Undertake local succession planning activities and devise and deliver learning and development interventions to support talent management, including management development

· Participate in UK People team activities and projects to develop functional standards and best practice

· Other duties as reasonably required from time to time

Recommended Personal Profile

Academic qualifications

· Appropriate degree or CIPD Qualification desirable

Professional experience

· c3 years’ experience in a similar post.

· Unionised manufacturing experience desirable

Specific training: detailed in specialised functions

· High level of computer literacy, including MS XL

· Knowledge of Workday and SAPHR advantageous

Q.S.E. knowledge/training

·

Language skills

1 None, 2 = Basic, 3 = Intermediate, 4 = Fluent.

5 = Bilingual/Mother tongue

English Other: __________

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

Skills for the Position

Health and Safety

Client Orientation

Teamwork

Self-control

Analytical Thinking

Innovation / Initiative

Impact and Influence

People management and development

Additional Skills

Leadership capability to set high standards for HR management and to support managers in applying these.

Able to prioritise a challenging workload and balance both administrative and value added activities

Able to work within a matrix structure

Ability to travel within UK /Europe periodically

Strong communicator at all levels

High level of integrity and confidentiality

Highly motivated and resilient