Senior People Leader
13 hours ago
Doncaster
About Us:BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.Job Description:The Senior People Leader plays a critical role in how culture shows up in everyday interactions with team members, reinforcing care for people and the business through consistent follow-through, responsiveness, and attention to detail.Owns the day-to-day execution of People processes and shapes how those processes are experienced by team members and leaders across teams, functions and locations. Ensures onboarding, offboarding, and core workflows run smoothly, accurately, and with clarity in moments that matter most to team members.Operates in a multi-country environment, ensuring People practices reflect local market realities, cultural nuances, and regulatory requirements across EMEA.Serves as a trusted point of contact for questions, support, and guidance, building strong, trusted relationships through reliability, accessibility, and clear communication.Works closely with peers and leaders across multiple European countries, navigating cultural differences and aligning practices while respecting local context.Brings People programs to life by supporting rollout and adoption of People Capabilities & Enablement initiatives, translating established frameworks into practical application. Observes how processes and programs are experienced in real time, identifying patterns, gaps, and opportunities to improve.Strengthens alignment between how People practices are designed and how they are experienced across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesPeople Operations ExecutionExecute onboarding and offboarding processes across teams and locations, ensuring a smooth, well-coordinated experienceManage Workday transactions and workflow execution with accuracy and attention to detailMaintain team member records, documentation, and compliance requirements in alignment with established standardsRespond to team member and leader inquiries, providing clear, timely, and practical guidance on policies and processesSupport administrative People processes such as reimbursements and expense-related coordination in alignment with established practicesSupport recruiting coordination, including opening requisitions, coordinating with recruiting teams, and assisting with interview scheduling or participation for front-line rolesSupport visa and work authorization processes in partnership with corporate teams, ensuring documentation and tracking are maintainedEnsure People processes are executed in alignment with local labor laws, practices, and cultural expectationsEmployee Relations & CoordinationPartner with leaders to anticipate and address workforce challenges, advise on sensitive situations, including performance management, terminations, and organizational changesManage intake and processing of employee relations questions and concerns with professionalism and discretion. Gather relevant information and documentation to support next stepsConduct initial fact-finding and support investigations, gathering statements, documentation, and relevant information to inform next stepsConduct exit interviews, capturing themes and insights to support continuous improvementRoute and escalate complex cases appropriately in partnership with People Business PartnersProcess Consistency & ExperienceEnsure consistent application of policies and procedures across teams and locationsReinforce clear communication and strong follow-through in all team member interactionsIdentify structural gaps in processes and drive improvements at a regional or global levelSupport implementation of new processes and updates, helping drive consistency and adoptionBalance global consistency with local adaptation, ensuring processes are relevant and effective across different countries and culturesProgram Rollout & InsightSupport rollout and adoption of People Capabilities & Enablement initiatives, ensuring effective implementation in day-to-day operationsObserve how team members and leaders experience People processes and programs, identifying patterns and opportunities for improvementShare insights and feedback with People Business Partners and People teams to strengthen processes, programs, and overall experienceProvide feedback on regional differences in adoption, engagement, and effectiveness of People programsQualifications & ExperienceEssential7+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or similar roleStrong working knowledge of People processes, systems, and workflowsAbility to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and responsivenessExperience supporting employee relations intake or coordination preferred.Familiarity with Workday or similar HR systemsAbility to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in ambiguous or sensitive situationsDesirableExperience working in a multi-country environmentStrong understanding of cultural differences and ability to operate effectively across diverse teams and locationsDemonstrated experience advising leaders in a multi-country environment on complex People topicsAn understanding of employee relations frameworks across multiple European countriesKey PartnershipsPeople Operations team membersPeople Business PartnersRecruiting and shared services teamsBW Corporate, People teamSenior Leader, Leaders and team members across teams and locations#LI-MM1At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Company:BW PackagingSummaryLocation: Manchester, UK; Doncaster, UKType: Full time