Quest Search & Selection is recruiting a People Manager who will be working closely with key stakeholders and report directly to the People Director.
This role will support the Warehouse, Distribution, and Logistics teams, offering expertise across generalist HR functions including Employee Relations & Organisational Development. You'll play a key role in both reactive and long-term strategic HR initiatives.
The business is an omnichannel business renowned for collaborating with some of the UK and internationally recognised home, outdoor, and fashion brands, both branded and private label.
Key Responsibilities of this People Manager position -
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Develop and implement a tailored People Plan for the key business area, ensuring actions align with and support the company's overall strategies.
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Focus on organisational design, ensuring roles and structures are aligned with business needs.
- Working with Trade Unions when needed & creating a collaborative approach with 3rd parties
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Drive talent attraction, retention, and development to support succession planning.
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Partner with managers to proactively address employee relations issues.
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Collaborate with various People teams to support transformational change initiatives.
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Lead engagement improvement efforts to positively impact people KPIs and the overall work environment.
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Act as a trusted advisor, offering coaching and guidance to business partners.
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Build and implement best-practice people frameworks, processes, and tools to enhance performance and drive business results.
What We're Looking For in this People Manager position:
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3-5 years + of experience in HR or People roles such as Advisor, Manager, or Business Partner, ideally within Retail, FMCG, Warehouse, or 3PL environments.
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Strong experience supporting Warehouse, Distribution, or Logistics teams.
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In-depth understanding of TUPE and organisational design principles.
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Proven ability to manage complex industrial relations, including working with unionised workforces.
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Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision-making and drive results.
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Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and influencing business outcomes.
Benefits of this People Manager position:
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A rapidly expanding business with exciting growth plans!
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On-site gym and café, subsidised for staff
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A vibrant Head Office environment (5 days in office)
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Monthly incentive opportunities
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Free on-site parking
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Competitive holiday allowance
If you're passionate about shaping people strategies and have the relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, quoting reference JO-2512-115320.
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
