Regional People Partner - South - (RPP.2)Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves.
We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for delivery to join our People, Safety and Culture Team in the role of Regional People Partner (South).
The successful Regional People Partner will be responsible for working collaboratively as a member of the Senior Retail Distribution leadership team, providing HR expertise to improve team and business performance through the development and implementation of people priorities and strategy, informed by business and commercial knowledge, leveraging central HR interventions and insight.
What's in it for you? Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values.
Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.
20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)Private Health InsuranceDiscounted rates on healthcare cash planAttractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectivesAuto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailersAccess to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance ProgrammeA first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and developmentCycle to work schemeWorking pattern:Monday to Friday
Location:Hybrid - South
Closing date:8th January 2025
What you'll do: Your role as Regional People Partner will see you support and drive the tactical and transactional HR agenda alongside the business unit leadership team and Senior People Partner (Retail Distribution)Responsible for working across site people teams to ensure the tactical execution of people plans and priorities is achieved through best practice solutionsWork with Operational leaders to project lead Organisation Design changes where needed to supporting business goalsHave experience of leading complex change across multiple locations aligned with legal compliance and best practice methodologies and processes for example individual & redundancies, TUPE – in & out, Contractual variationsWork alongside the Senior People Partner to ensure robust and consistent ways of working are in place across Retail People Operations when working with the Trade Union locally and nationallyIdentify risks and challenges to the employee relationship - reduce risks by developing programs, policies and procedures to promote fair and equitable employee relations and business decisions.
Evaluate and improve existing people practices to introduce new perspectives, trends and processes.
Ensure employment policies and practices comply with relevant employment regulationsWork with the talent development team to ensure that development plans are in place for all high potential individualsWho you are: Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalentAt least 5 years' experience of managing complex TUPE, Redundancy, Contractual Variation projects within an operational and unionised environmentBackground in Employee Relations - with an ability to identify trends and implement corrective and / or preventative measures.Experience of working with and managing trade union relationships, pay negotiations and dispute resolutionSolid working knowledge of the principles and practices of employment law with in-depth practical knowledge and applicationExperience of leading a team of HR professionalsProven track record of managing a remote team and increasing engagement levelsExperience of all legal requirements when managing the end to end employee lifecycleWhy Gist? At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we areprogressive, accountable, collaborative,andethical.
Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S.
We are fiercely protective of everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S's sustainability commitments in Plan A.
Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era.
As part of the M&S group, there's never been a better time to be part of our team.
Join us and make an immediate impact.
Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application.
We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us.
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