Job Description
Damm is a company that values the Mediterranean way of life, natural products, good food, and celebrating successes. With a history dating back to 1876, Damm is a renowned brewer and producer of beverages, present in over 120 countries. The company is committed to quality work, sustainable projects, and fulfilling commitments, with a strong focus on sport, gastronomy, culture, and social responsibility through the Damm Foundation.
We are looking for a people oriented, collaborative and energizing HR Manager, who will be a pivotal team member as we expand our business in the UK. This role will oversee Damm UK’s Commercial, Central Functions and Operations teams, which consist of 150 employees combined. As we grow, we are committed to extending our company values and processes to our UK-based team, and this role will be key in driving the success of our exciting plans.
This is a great opportunity to join a business with an authentic Spanish heritage with strong focus on sustainability and supporting culture with key presence in the areas of sport, gastronomy, and culture.
The Role
The HR Manager in the UK will be a key partner to the business, who will drive business performance through the delivery of a comprehensive and professional Human Resources advisory and coaching for the Commercial, Central Functions and Operations functions.
As a HR Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Deliver HR agenda and people plans aligned with business priorities.
- Build effective relationships with key stakeholders to deliver customer focused solutions.
- Provide coaching and advice on any HR related queries from employees and people managers, to foster employee wellbeing, engagement and team performance.
- Manage the full cycle of Employee Relations (grievance and disciplinary procedures, absences, performance management, etc.) in line with legal requirements and company values.
- Build collaborative relationships with relevant Trade Unions and Employee Representatives, and lead different negotiations affecting work conditions (such as Collective Agreements, salary updates, etc.).
- Design and implement the learning agenda by partnering with the business leaders to identify the training needs across the different teams that will enable people development plans.
- Stay on top of business and legal context to ensure the alignment of the HR practice and agenda.
- Produce and analyse monthly data for key stakeholders (such as legislative updates, annual appraisals, absence rates and active employee relations cases).
- Provide end-to-end support to rollout the HR Corporate processes, ensuring legal compliance and change management.
- Provide HR support on business projects as appropriate, such as engagement surveys, suggested outputs for improvement, etc
- Be a champion of Damm’s values (LIVE) and role model accordingly.
Key Competencies
- Good collaboration and communication skills
- Confidentiality, empathy and discretion when dealing with people
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Solid knowledge of the UK Employment Law
- Experience managing grievance and disciplinary processes
- Ability to build relationships, collaborate, inspire people and drive change in the organization
- Effective coach and a strong influencer across a different range of stakeholders
- Results oriented with a passion for driving initiatives to completion and delivering on all commitments
- Experience of building talent and capability of the organization
Location
- Bedford, UK • On-site, with up to 2 days of teleworking per week.
The Benefits
- Holiday: 25 days of holiday, not including public holidays.
- Training: In-house and external training to support personal development.
- Pension: Plan for your future with our pension scheme.
- More: Additional benefits to support your professional growth and well-being.
Damm: The Youthful Spirit Of A Company With History
Damm brewery opened its doors in Barcelona in 1876. Since then, we reinvent ourselves every day, drawing on our experience to continually evolve our product and brand propositions and diversify our businesses. Extending far beyond beer, we are today a leading multinational company in the food and drink, logistics, and capillary distribution sector, operating in more than 130 countries with 5,100 co-workers.
What binds our team together is the Damm #LIVE ethos – warmth and thoughtfulness that makes every employee journey unforgettable and reflects our approach to exceptional product.
#Loyalty #Innovation #Customer Value #Energy
Damm is an equal opportunities employer