The Opportunity

It is an exciting time to be joining IPN, we are looking for a Junior People Partner based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This is a permanent position and is working 4 days a week on site.

The Company

IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, now employing over 450 people across our 3 UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk and Kinmel produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.

The Role:

To support the People Partner and Leadership Team by implementing People strategies that align with business objectives. The Junior People Partner will provide tactical support in day-to-day HR activities while also contributing to larger strategic HR initiatives of strategic priorities whilst partnering with Managers to build capability.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the People added value, transactional, ethical and compliance agenda/activity to ensure the required standards are achieved.
• Provide developmental support, coaching and direction to line managers to ensure colleagues perform to expected results, and that clear guidance is given on approaches to building capability.
• Govern all relevant HR systems to ensure accuracy of information that meets the needs of the business and audit requirements including time and attendance. Maintain HR systems and ensure data integrity within HRIS platforms.
• Acting as the first point of contact for managers, providing expert advice on all stages of the colleague lifecycle and associated policies, procedures and employment law.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for HR metrics such as turnover rates, engagement scores, and HR project progress.
• End-to-end ownership, with the line manager, of disciplinaries, grievances and absences management. By providing employee relations advice, coaching and guidance to line managers on all low to medium risk employee relations, including grievances, disciplinaries and absence management.
• Engage with all relevant trade unions or colleague representatives on matters relating to Terms and Conditions, negotiations and general consultations. 

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• CIPD membership and qualification or time served in HR
• Proficient with Microsoft systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
• Proven skills and previous experience using HR systems
• Proven administrative ability to include prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail are a must
• Ability to make fair and accurate decisions in line with policies and procedures

Offer:

• Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire (Hybrid)
• Salary: Competitive
• 10% annual company bonus scheme
• Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%(salary sacrifice company pension scheme)
• Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Medicash Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity
• Other Benefits: Free parking, tasty treats, free electric car charging, bring your dog to work, discounted products & free hot drinks
• Choice of a series of non-contractual flexible benefits, including cycle to work, workplace nurseries and dental insurance. These are offered through salary sacrifice or pay deductions.
• Ability to purchase heavily discounted pet food.