Talent.com
This job offer is not available in your country.
Head of HR - Corporate and Commercial

Head of HR - Corporate and Commercial

pladis GlobalChiswick Park
30+ days ago
Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

Click “Apply” to get started.

Why join our team?

We are seeking to recruit an inspirational, business savvy, results-oriented Head of HR who will work as part of the Regional HR Team based in Chiswick Park.

You will lead the corporate & commercial Business Partners, working with them and the functional leaders to deliver their overall strategy and agenda, as well as working together as part of the wider HR team in driving forward the regional HR agenda!

The role reports to the UKI Regional HR VP.

This role will be based at Chiswick Park on an agile , working pattern, days in the office and days from home

What will this role achieve?

This role leads a team of HRBPs who partner with our corporate and commercial leadership team to deliver strategic people plans across the region. As a member of the HRLT, the incumbent will co-own the regional HR strategy, implementing in collaboration with HR peers across centres of excellence and Supply Chain business partnering.

The main focus of the role will be to deliver people plans that enable the regional business strategy to be implemented. Typical responsibilities include;

  • Support leaders in crafting and implementing culture, people and organisation change programmes that enable the business functions to achieve short term success and longer-term strategic business goals.
  • Ensure focus and dedication to craft and implement an outstanding employee experience for the colleagues within assigned client group, securing a high level of employee’s engagement in pladis.
  • Work with the Centre of Expertise (CoE) to support the design and to lead the implementation of the pladis critical Inclusion & Diversity agenda.
  • Provide high level advice to senior leaders and managers to optimise business performance through effective decisions on recruiting, talent management, development and leadership planning at a strategic and operational level, building a pipeline of diverse high potential future leaders.
  • Challenge senior leaders effectively through key understanding of their function’s objectives and plans through effective instigation of change programmes, organisational effectiveness and behavioural programmes.
  • Support the development of the pladis EVP (employee value proposition) enriching every day’s employee experience
  • Provide critical advice around employment legislation and policy changes and act as critical escalation point for any employee relations issues / cases.
  • Utilise critical employee data / analytics and insights to drive critical business decisions around talent.

What will be your key deliverables?

  • Design and deliver strategic people plans for all functions
  • Coach and advise senior stakeholders across a variety of complexity and challenging issues such as leadership issues, team development, career conversations
  • Influence a broad range of stakeholders to align on people plan objectives and gain consensus to deliver successful change within the functions
  • Use complex problem solving skills to support a flexible and agile approach to managing changes in business priorities and agenda to ensure HR objectives positively enhance the business performance
  • Lead organisational change programmes identifying key measures for success and leading compliance as well as managing sensitive and unknown issues as they occur
  • Develop line manager capability through identifying appropriate interventions to support individual and team development
  • Partner with Centres of Excellence to support functional people plans and provide consistency of the HR team across the group
  • Coach and manage team to ensure functional and leadership development as well as successful completion of objectives
  • Bring your experience

    What do you need for this role?

  • In-depth HR experience as an HR Business Partner ideally within FMCG, or sophisticated fast-paced, matrix global organisation with demonstrable ability to implement HR agenda aligned to business needs.
  • High proficiency in understanding business needs and curiosity to go delve deep to connect HR strategy and its deployment with business priorities.
  • High level senior partner engagement with the ability to effectively influence senior leaders and to flex approach and style to achieve required outcomes.
  • Strong customer focus and proven background of building highly productive relationships at all levels of the organisation.
  • Experience of coaching, challenging and advising managers, senior leaders underpinned by a collaborative style of working.
  • Experience in managing complex matrix organisation and navigate ambiguity between hierarchical and functions reporting line.
  • Proven expertise in supporting organisational transformation, capability building and working with ambiguity.
  • Ability and confidence in influencing peers and other members of the organisation
  • Ability to deliver cultural and organisational change
  • Essential

  • Commercial competence
  • Problem solving
  • Change Management
  • Org Design
  • Coaching
  • Business Partnering
  • Line management experience
  • Influencing skills
  • Curiosity
  • Enthusiasm
  • Resilient
  • Agile
  • Standout colleague
  • Desirable

  • Workday knowledge
  • CIPD
  • FMCG experience
  • Our Purpose

    Bring happiness with every bite

    It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

    Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

    Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

    Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

    Our Values

    Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

    Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

    Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

    Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

    Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

    Best mix of ingredients

    pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

    We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.

    We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Head Of Commercial • Chiswick Park

    Related jobs
    Finance Manager (12 month maternity leave contract)

    Finance Manager (12 month maternity leave contract)

    Montessori AcademyInner West Sydney, NSW, AU
    Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia’s leading and largest Montessori childcare group with a portfolio of 50+ operational childcare centres. Regarded as a market leader in occupancy ...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    yd. Store Manager - Birkenhead Point, NSW

    yd. Store Manager - Birkenhead Point, NSW

    Yd IncorporatedDrummoyne, NSW, AU
    Store Manager - Birkenhead Point, NSW.YD-643 YD BIRKENHEAD POINT DFO, SHOP 67 / 68 BIRKENHEAD POINT, DRUMMOYNE NSW, New South Wales, Australia Req #6438. We are your go-to brand when i...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    GP - 70% of Billings or $150 / hr - Est. 20+ years - inner west

    GP - 70% of Billings or $150 / hr - Est. 20+ years - inner west

    HealthcareLinkInner West Sydney, NSW, AU
    A modern practice established for more than 20 years in the inner western suburbs of Sydney only 6km from the Sydney CBD is needing more vocationally registered general practitioners meet the pati...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Chef - Hunters Hill

    Chef - Hunters Hill

    MontefioreHunters Hill, Australia
    We have an opportunity for experienced and motivated Chefs for our Hunters Hill Campus.Benefits of Working with Montefiore. We are award winning and innovative Aged Care Provider including recipient...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Head of Finance and Operations

    Head of Finance and Operations

    Richard Lloyd Accounting RecruitmentInner West Sydney, NSW, AU
    Oversee finance, compliance and operations for a student accommodation provider.Not-for-profit with strong values and a close-knit culture. Inner-city location with parking.Salary $160K – $200K + su...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    Practice Manager

    Practice Manager

    Pacific SmilesSydney CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs
    Permanent full time role with attractive salary, benefits and flexibility.Join a supportive team environment, with company leadership and mentoring programs. Manage one of our industry leading denta...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • New!
    Front of House Manager - Drummoyne

    Front of House Manager - Drummoyne

    Chargrill Charlie'sDrummoyne, NSW, AU
    Chargrill Charlie’s is so much more than a chicken shop, it’s an Aussie icon! Since 1989, our team have gone above and beyond to build Chargrill Charlie’s into something no one else can replicate.A...Show moreLast updated: 12 hours ago
    Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship

    Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship

    Australian Training CompanyInner West Sydney, NSW, AU
    Great career opportunity to complete a 4 year apprenticeship in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) Certificate III.You will learn all aspects of garden and lawn maintenance.Duties include mowing lawn...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Event and Marketing Coordinator

    Event and Marketing Coordinator

    StopgapInner West Sydney, NSW, AU
    Our client is a well-regarded customer engagement platform dedicated to helping brands create meaningful, long-term relationships through impactful experiences. They are currently seeking a part-tim...Show moreLast updated: 18 days ago
    • New!
    Head of Bid Management

    Head of Bid Management

    Louise ClintonInner West Sydney, NSW, AU
    Driven by sustained strategic growth and continued success, this leading services provider is embarking on a crucial succession planning initiative — a testament to its forward-thinking leadership....Show moreLast updated: 13 hours ago
    Despatch Clerk (3 days a week) $41 p / hr - Alexandria

    Despatch Clerk (3 days a week) $41 p / hr - Alexandria

    Fuse RecruitmentInner West Sydney, NSW, AU
    Fuse Recruitment are seeking an experienced Despatch clerk for a 3 day a week part time role based in Alexandria paying $41 p / hr. Months temp to erm with the possibility to move to 5 days a week in ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Expression of Interest Clinic Manager - NSW

    Expression of Interest Clinic Manager - NSW

    Laser Clinics AustraliaDrummoyne, NSW, AU
    Expression of Interest Clinic Manager - NSW.Laser Clinics has been in the confidence business since 2008, offering transformative beauty solutions that reignite clients’ inner confidence.Our team c...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Production Manager

    Production Manager

    Endeavour FoundationCBD, Inner West
    Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia's largest employers of people living with disability.We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, making possibilities a reality for peopl...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
    Assistant Area Manager | OT PT EP RC Psych | Melbourne West | $115K + Super

    Assistant Area Manager | OT PT EP RC Psych | Melbourne West | $115K + Super

    MedijobsInner West Sydney, NSW, AU
    MELBOURNE WEST : Step up your career and move into a Management role | Fantastic Family-Owned Company | OR experience essential | $115K + Super. Base + Super | $23,000 Bonus | $1,000 CPD | 5 weeks Pa...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    yd. Store Manager - Birkenhead Point, NSW

    yd. Store Manager - Birkenhead Point, NSW

    ydDRUMMOYNE NSW, AU-NSW, AUS
    Store Manager - Birkenhead Point, NSW.YD-643 YD BIRKENHEAD POINT DFO, SHOP 67 / 68 BIRKENHEAD POINT, DRUMMOYNE NSW, New South Wales, Australia Req #6438 Thursday, 27 March 2025 Come work at.We are yo...Show moreLast updated: 18 days ago
    Sales Consultant

    Sales Consultant

    PVHDrummoyne, New South Wales, Australia
    Generous employee discounts on all brands (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger & Van Heusen).Access to Employee Assistance program. Strong focus on Corporate Responsibility.Inclusive, diverse, and equal op...Show moreLast updated: 18 days ago
    Director Corporate & Clinical Support (Health Manager Level 5)

    Director Corporate & Clinical Support (Health Manager Level 5)

    Sydney Local Health DistrictSydney, Inner West NSW, AU, AU
    As a member of the Hospital Executive, this position is responsible for ensuring the sound general and financial management of the Corporate and Clinical Support Services.The incumbent of this role...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer – Full-Time

    Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer – Full-Time

    Hunter LawyersDrummoyne NSW, Australia
    Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer – Full-Time.We are a long-established law firm seeking a full-time.Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on.Reviewing...Show moreLast updated: 18 days ago