Job Ref: 211960693

Date: 2021-01-12 14:38:17

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Reporting directly to the HR Director, EMEA Operations, Supply Chain and Quality, the HR Business Partner is responsible for delivering site or country people programmes and initiatives to build a High Performance Organization in support of the EMEA Strategic Roadmap. This role acts as employee advocate, ensuring employees know and feel their value to McCormick. The HR Business Partner manages HR duties for 200 employees in the McCormick UK organisation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

* In partnership with managers and as part of the Haddenham Management team and the EMEA HR team, drive the HR agenda which support business growth, builds capabilities and drives engagement.

* In Partnership with the Haddenham Operations Management team, support the Operational Excellence program (“Journey to Excellence” – TPM) and effectively lead any change management initiatives in support of organizational and employee related changes in any areas.

* In conjunction with the Haddenham Management team and through robust recruitment and development processes, ensure organisational design and resource capability are in place to enable achievement of business goals.

* Work in partnership with managers (Operations, Quality, Warehouse, Logistics) to ensure effective management of complex employee relations issues, by providing pragmatic HR solutions which meet business needs and ensure McCormick values are adhered to.

* Work closely with HR expert functions (Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition and Internal Communications) to ensure appropriate deployment of HR processes (Talent review, Employee Engagement Survey, Annual Salary review, Learning and Development, etc).

* Work closely with our Shared Services Centre based in Poland, who provide HR administrative and transactional support to the Site.

* Provide guidance or leadership to business on interpreting and delivering people aspects of business programmes.

* Contribute to and/or lead Regional or Global HR programmes , projects or initiatives as required.

* Operationalize strategic HR initiatives/programmes and execute usually at a country or site level, and multi-site and multi-country as required.

* Participate in Regional and Global HR Projects which support Operational Excellence Programs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

* HR related degree (CIPD)

* Proven significant experience of providing generalist HR support in a manufacturing environment

* Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation

* Experience in managing employee relations in a matrix, multi-country/cultural environment

* Proven success in supporting significant change

* Ability to influence without formal authority at all levels of the organisation

* Ability to build trust and credibility with a strong customer-service orientation

* Excellent communication (written and oral) skills

* Ability to build relationship at all levels of the organisation

* Good balance of autonomy and reporting

* Energy, curiosity and enthusiasm to be able to deliver results in a very fast-paced environment

* High integrity, pragmatic approach and sound judgement

* Effective time-management skills and good attention to detail

* Values all people

* Fluent in English; another language would be a plus

* Good knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SAP

* Knowledge in TPM deployment in a manufacturing environment would be a plus.

COMPANY

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 11,000 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

TO APPLY

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a highly motivated team in a rewarding environment, seeking a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a global flavour leader. Then please apply online via our careers centre.

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer

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