As an HR and Training Manager with Sodexo, you are also an employee advocate, and thoughtful leader. We are recruiting for a dynamic and experienced professional to support our high-profile healthcare contract at Colchester Hospital.This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in stabilizing a new contract and embedding Sodexo's HR practices and learning and development strategies.The successful candidate will partner with business leaders to drive HR and L&D solutions that enhance people performance, workforce planning, and operational excellence.This role is crucial in delivering a smooth TUPE transfer and supporting change management initiatives to integrate the team into Sodexo's ways of working.What you'll do:Support the TUPE consultation and transition process, ensuring a smooth mobilisation.Build strong relationships with clients and integrate team members into Sodexo’s culture.Implement HR strategies that align with business needs and objectives.Monitor and utilise HR analytics to drive performance improvements.Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and best practices.Conduct skills gap analyses and deliver engaging, standards-compliant training sessions.Support and coach managers on handling employee relations cases effectively.Drive recruitment, resource planning, and retention strategies while developing succession plans.Collaborate with L&D to implement and evaluate training solutions for continuous improvement.Sodexo operates a hub and scope approach, in which this role will provide an opportunity to work with various stakeholders within the Health & Care Segment.Liaise with the central HR team on any complex ER casesWorking with the wider Health & Care HR team, along with a local HR Manager on a connected siteFor a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job descriptionWhat you bring:CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience).Proven HR generalist experience, including TUPE, employee relations, and change management.Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities.Experience in learning and development delivery, facilitation, and coaching.Analytical skills with the ability to use HR/L&D data to drive performance improvement.Highly organized, responsive, and able to work under pressure.People-oriented with a results-driven approach.Flexibility to travel across the UK and spend time away from home as required.Experience of working with trade unions would be beneficial as would a health and care or NHS background.What we offer:You will be rewarded with a salary of up to £45,000.00 depending on experience and access to a range of benefits, including a performance-related bonus, employer pension contribution, and life assurance – 1 x annual salary.Flexible benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise across an array of benefits.A flexible and dynamic work environment, fostering work-life balance.Competitive compensation, recognizing your valuable contributions.Access to ongoing training and development programs, empowering you to grow professionally.Countless opportunities to grow within the company, supporting your career progression.We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
**Keywords**
HR Generalist, TUPE Transfer, Learning and Development (L&D), Change Management, Employee Relations, Stakeholder Management, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, CIPD Qualified, Training Delivery
