People Manager - Supply Chain

Vacancy Information

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our Enfield team at Greggs as Supplies People Manager, supporting our manufacturing and logistics functions over two local sites.

Reporting into the Senior Supplies People Manager, this is a fantastic role for someone who wants to make a real impact on the colleague experience at Greggs. You will play a key part in embedding the People strategy and equip leaders to drive performance, engagement and nurture an inclusive, values-led culture.

We can offer you:

• Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 12.5% of your salary

• Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%

• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products

• Profit share - We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year

• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day

• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year

• Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate

• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsided for your dependants

• Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sickness

• Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salary

• Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family

• Employee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support

• Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers

• Career progression and learning and development opportunities

• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge

• Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

What you'll do

• Drive and deliver the People strategy and plan across both sites, championing people initiatives to successful implementation.
• Partner with the site leadership teams to build high-performing teams and drive colleague engagement.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding activities and ensure succession planning is in place to support organisational growth.
• Manage complex ER casework including disciplinary, grievance and absence cases.
• Use mediation, facilitation, influencing and coaching skills to support line managers and colleagues with early dispute resolution.
• Lead the implementation of DE&I and wellbeing initiatives across both sites.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and national initiatives with the wider Supplies People Team.

About you

You will fit right into this role if you:

• Have demonstrable experience in a HR management role (operational environment preferred).
• Have a good knowledge of UK employment law.
• Have a track record of building credible relationships with business stakeholders including operational colleagues and Trade Union representatives.
• Are an effective communicator, decision-maker and influencer, across all levels.
• Are self-motivated and able to plan and juggle multiple priorities.
• Are proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Enjoy being part of a dedicated team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results together.
• Are supportive of an inclusive culture, recognising and valuing that difference is good.
• CIPD is a bonus, but not essential - your passion and experience matter most.

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us!   We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.