At Upfield our purpose is clear: we make people healthier and
happier with nutritious and delicious, natural, plant-based products
that are good for you, our planet; and with packaging that’s free from
plastic. We’ve got iconic brands like Rama, Country Crock, Blue Band and
Flora that people all over the world know and love. We’ve been a
trusted category leader since 1871 and yet we feel like we’re only just
getting started.
Performance, Passion and Care define who we are as a company, how we
work every day, and the responsibility we feel toward our Associates,
our consumers, our business partners and our world.
We have big ambitions to grow this business and we want to attract the
right people – those that love what they do, thrive on responsibility
and are looking for career defining opportunities.
About the Role!
Job Purpose
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced HR Lead to join
our Market leadership team of Spain and Portugal (=one market) and
support our ambitious growth agenda. This role requires both strategic
thinking and ability to do hands on work. Our factory is located in
Portugal where currently 110 people are employed. It is important that
you have an affinity with this branch of Upfield in addition to the
Marketing and Sales organization You will have one direct report for
operational support and the total market has appr. 180 people.
Main Responsibilities
- Participate in the creation of the annual plans and strategy for the Spanish and Portugese market
- Create the HR strategy supporting the achievement of the company goals
- The enhancement of the company values and talent development to deliver the company growth plans
- Drive the culture and engagement strategy
- Responsibility for all HR process’s in the geography (Spain and Portugal)
- Knowledge of and experience in Compensation & Benefits processes
- Supervision and advice to line-managers and employees in all HR related topics
- Industrial Relations: management of Social partners and local agreements
- Collaboration in location-based and cross-location HR projects
- Providing guidelines and support to the leadership team in the area of change management
About you!
- University Degree in Human Resources
- At least 10 years of professional experience in a similar position (preferably in the FMCG or retail sector)
- Working knowledge of labor law
- Fluent Spanish and English (spoken and written) (Portuguese would be beneficial)
- Flexibility and fast adaptation in changing environment
- Result-orientation, proactive approach
- Track record of successful Change and Project management
- Strong stakeholder and communication skills
You’ll have to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and it
will take hard work and determination; we will give you the ownership
you need to make an impact.
You’ll have to deliver on the commitments you make. And we’ll give you
the freedom and flexibility to do your job and build your own career.
At Upfield we want you to bring your ideas, your motivation and desire
to succeed! This part of the role is up to you to complete.
About Upfield!
We are the largest plant-based company in the world, and we
believe in doing what’s right for our people, our customers and the
planet.
We are a highly entrepreneurial fast-paced team running a multi-billion Euro business across
60+ countries with the mind-set of a start-up! We are agile, creative, fast-to-market and obsessed with customers and consumers.
If you want to make an impact where it matters apply now!