Sysco (whose UK operating companies include Brakes, Fresh Direct, KFF & Medina) are currently recruiting a people-focused and engaging HR Partner to join our HR team. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this role partners closely with site leadership teams to deliver a proactive HR service that supports business performance, colleague engagement and organisational growth.
As an HR Partner, you will provide expert guidance and coaching to managers across all aspects of people management. You will use people data and insights to identify trends, improve retention and attendance, support talent development and ensure a positive employee experience. Working alongside HR Centres of Excellence, you will help deliver key people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle.
We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, which can be discussed further during the interview process. Due to the collaborative nature of the role and the need to build strong relationships with stakeholders, regular presence at our Grantham, Lincolnshire office is required, therefore candidates should be within a commutable distance.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
About You:
You'll have a strong HR generalist background, with up-to-date employment law knowledge and experience supporting managers in a fast-paced operational environment. You will be confident coaching and influencing stakeholders, managing employee relations matters and using people data to drive business decisions.
We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, highly organised and passionate about creating positive colleague experiences. You will be comfortable working collaboratively across functions and supporting change, engagement, talent and performance initiatives.
You will ideally have:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their business partnering skills and make a real impact across engagement, retention, performance, development and organisational change.
What you’ll receive:
At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 74,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.
