HR Business Partner

DS Smith

About Us

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide. Through our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.

About the role

We are currently searching for a talented and driven individual to join our UK HR team as a HR Business Partner to provide HR leadership to the UK Paper business division, ensuring commercial and business engagement and supporting Paper business plans whilst driving the people objectives.

Reporting into the Senor HR Business partner the HR Business Partner will act as a change agent and be pivotal in driving forward the HR and business Strategy to enable a step change in performance. You will implement the HR Corporate Plan and Strategic Priorities across areas of responsibility in Kemsley Mill and operations in our recycling and logistics teams. You will also provide support and guidance to business leaders, truly partnering the business to drive results and people capabilities.

We take great pride at DS Smith in empowering each employee to make a difference and welcome a continuous improvement culture whereby each employee is encouraged to review and improve the service they deliver, regardless of level and job title.

About you

You will use your experience to coach our site leaders on several key focus areas including Change Management, Engagement, Performance & Talent, Employee Relations and Recruitment & Selection. You will be a problem solver who is trusted in resolving challenging situations, continually driving best practice and ensuring compliance with all company procedures, policies and employment legislation.

You’ll be experienced in supporting and enabling line managers to competently deal with performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues. In addition, you should have a track record of working in a progressive and collaborative employee relations environment by working in partnership with recognised trade unions.

Minimum requirements:

• Experience of operating as a HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of coaching managers in delivering HR related activities
• Up to date, comprehensive knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Tools – particularly Excel and Word
• Multi-site experience, ideally in Manufacturing, FMCG, or Logistics
• Ability to think both operationally and strategically

Preferred requirements:

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme