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Executive Appointment Mandate ID: EX-1008431027465

HR Business Partner

COBA Group · 🇺🇸 Rugby, England · ✓ Certified Corporate Entity
Compensation Bracket £47,000 - £47,000
Tenure & Discipline Executive Full-Time
Jurisdiction United States
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Executive Mandate Specification

We are looking for a People Partner to join our team at COBA Group.

About COBA

COBA Group is a privately funded group of manufacturing and distribution businesses. Our key activities are invested in the design, manufacture and distribution of thermoplastic products. Founded in 1966, COBA employs over 800 people worldwide.

Supporting the EMEA division, the People partner will work closely with the Senior Leadership Teams of two COBA subsidiaries, COBA Europe Ltd and Carpet Accessory Trims Ltd.

COBA Europe, based in Rugby, Warwickshire, and Carpet Accessory Trims, based in Luton, Bedfordshire are dedicated to the manufacturing of specialist flooring profiles and accessories.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a standalone People Partner to work either on a full time (08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:30-16:00 Friday).

You will be providing standalone, end to end HR service for the EMEA Division of COBA Group. This role is responsible for a headcount of c75 across two businesses, COBA Europe Ltd and Carpet Accessory Trims Ltd. Ideally you will be someone living in or between Rugby and Luton as you will be required to be flexible across both sites.

The ideal candidate will be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent) with knowledge of current statutory regulations within Human Resources. You will have experience of HR within a manufacturing, logistics or distribution environment and will be able to demonstrate expert skill in relationship development and coaching line managers.

What do we offer?

As a member of the COBA team, you’ll enjoy:

  • Private medical insurance for yourself and partner
  • Access to a medical cash plan through Medicash
  • Hybrid working
  • Life assurance x4
  • Salary exchange pension scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • 28 days holiday increasing with length of service
  • Free on-site parking
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Refer a Friend scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Are you CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualified?
  • Are you able to commit to regular travel between both the Rugby & Luton sites?

Experience:

  • Human resources: 2 years (preferred)
  • Manufacturing/ Logistics/ Distribution: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rugby

Application deadline: 12/02/2023

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

  • Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
  • Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
  • Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
  • Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
  • US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship
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