About Us
DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide. Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.
About the Role
We are currently searching for a talented and driven individual to join our UK HR team as a HR Business Partner to provide HR leadership to our Devizes and Clay Cross sites in the UK Packaging division.
Reporting into the Senior HR Business Partner, the HR Business Partner will act as a change agent and be pivotal in driving forward the HR and Business Strategy to enable a step change in culture and performance. You will implement the HR Corporate Plan across both sites and provide support and guidance to business leaders, truly partnering the business to drive results and people capabilities.
You will use your experience to coach our site leaders on several key focus areas including Change Management, Engagement, Performance & Talent, Employee Relations and Recruitment & Selection. You will be a problem solver who is trusted in resolving challenging situations, continually driving best practice and ensuring compliance with all company procedures, policies and employment legislation.
About you
You'll be experienced in supporting and enabling line managers to competently deal with performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues You should have a track record of working in a progressive and collaborative employee relations environment by working in partnership with recognised trade unions. In addition, you will be analytical, comfortable with monthly reporting and working with HR systems.
Minimum requirements:
- Experience of operating as a HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of coaching managers in delivering HR related activities
- Up to date, comprehensive knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Resilient, organised and analytical with a positive and confident approach to problem solving.
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Tools - particularly Excel and Word
- Multi-site experience, ideally in Manufacturing, FMCG, or Logistics
- Ability to take a hands-on approach to some transactional tasks but think both operationally and strategically
Preferred requirements:
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience
- Workday experience would be beneficial
- Previous experience working in partnership with trade unions
This is an onsite role, predominantly based from the Devizes site with travel to Clay Cross.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company bonus
- Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Annual Cycle to Work Scheme
- Corporate discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
