HR Generalist – 12-month FTC

Salary Range: £32,000 - £41,000 depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (between 8.30am and 5pm)

Working style: Hybrid – 3 days per week on site but may also be required to cover more days when team members are on annual leave.

Location: Bardon, Leicestershire

VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional HR Generalist to join the team based at our UK Distribution Centre in Bardon, Leicestershire. This is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

Let’s Talk about the Role

As a HR Generalist you’ll support our managers on site as an employee relations subject matter expert. You’ll facilitate and deliver HR surgeries on people policies and lead on wider strategic projects and people initiatives.

How You Will Make a Difference

• You will ensure optimal support & guidance around Tier 1 & 2 ER cases such as sickness/absence, managing performance and probation, disciplinary & grievances, redundancies etc. Your approach when giving advice will be coach and empowering our people leaders.

• Conducting HR Surgeries around Absence/Performance Management/Family Friendly policies and assisting with facilitating external training and services such as Drugs and Alcohol testing.

• Support with day-to-day associate queries through HR Inbox and face to face on site

• Give support in different projects such as Recruitment, Retention, Communications, Training & Development, Reward & Recognition and overall Employee Engagement.

• Using data to drive business decisions and process improvement.

• Support different UK functions such as Retail and Corporate Offices as and when required.

Skills for Success

You should be someone who can demonstrate confidence, credibility and knowledge in handling all HR matters. Knowledge and awareness of the complexities of working within a big global company such as:

• The ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks at a time that can be very demanding.

• Experience of complex ER cases is essential.

• Attention to detail when handling Employee Relations cases, including a thorough review of ER documents and outcome letters.

• Good written and verbal communications skills, and an understanding of how to communicate with different audiences.

• An excellent team player who is proactive and enjoys working with a sense of urgency, as well as a varied workload.

• Experience of dealing with tribunals process is advantageous.

• Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods environment, such as warehousing desirable.

• CIPD level 5 qualified (and above) is desired but not essential.

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package:

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

• Subsidised canteen and break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

• Health Shield membership and access to numerous health and wellbeing initiatives including an on-site gym

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off

• Smart pension scheme - 8% employer contribution

• Free secure onsite parking and discounts with local public transport

• A discount card with 50% off on all VF brands 

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!

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VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.