People Partner- Best Food Logistics

Are you passionate about people and looking for a role where you can make a real impact? 

We're currently recruiting for a dedicated People Partner to join our dynamic team within our Best Food Logistics business. 

If you have strong people partnering experience, a background working with Trade Unions, and thrive in a blue-collar environment, we want to hear from you!

This role looks after 1 main site (Banbury) which you'll need to be based from around 4 days a week, with 1 day working from home, as well as a satellite site (Taunton) which will require monthly visits. 

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount at Tesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
• A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata

• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies that drive business growth.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with policies and employment law.
• Manage talent, support development, and succession planning.
• Work on organisational design and change management initiatives.
• Use data to support people-focused initiatives.
• Champion colleague engagement, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Focus on performance and absence management.
• Maintain strong relationships with Trade Union representatives.

• CIPD Level 5 would be advantageous but not essential 
• Strong people partnering experience
• Experience with Trade Unions and ideally in a blue-collar environment
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations management
• A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
• People Management experience
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, such as distribution or retail

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.  We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [email protected]  

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk