HR Business Partner

Trouw Nutrition; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a motivated HR Business Partner in Belfast to support operations across Ireland. This pivotal role focuses on managing HR initiatives, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and fostering a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in HR within manufacturing and drive cultural transformation.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Good pension scheme

26 vacation days plus bank holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or generalist role within a manufacturing organization.
• Deep understanding of Irish labor laws in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Proven experience in driving change and enhancing organizational capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage global HR initiatives tailored to local needs.
• Champion and facilitate the annual people cycle including performance reviews.
• Lead efforts in talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, and engagement.

Skills

Change Management

Coaching

Organizational Capability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Job description

Job Description:

HR B u siness Partner for Trouw Nutrition Ireland ( E urope & Central Asia)

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family , and we are committed to ' Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices . Nutreco has two business lines : Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions , revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future . Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions .

We are looking for a highly motivated HR Business Partner to join our team in Belfast, supporting our operations an d team in Ireland. This is a pivotal role within the Trouw Nutrition business, combining tactical, operational HR support and deep local HR expertise . You'll be joining a dynamic and collaborative HR community, playing a critical role in driving the people's agenda forward in line with business priorities.

As an HR Business Partner, you’ll serve as a local key strategic advisor to the Ireland business, while also ensuring compliance with local employment legislation across Ireland. You will act as a catalyst for change, engaging with local leaders to translate global and regional people's strategies into impactful, localized execution.

The Ireland site employs approximately 70 people and is part of the ECA cluster (Europe & Central Asia), with a manufacturing footprint across 11 countries. Although ECA’s operating model is functionally driven via cross-collaboration through a connected species -approach supported by a strategic marketing organization ; strong country-level HR Partner ing is essential to ensure compliance, build local engagement, enable effective execution of the strategy , encourage collaboration between departments , drive customer satisfaction and local projects .

About The Role

Responsibilities :

• Manage and cascade global HR initiatives, tailoring them to local needs.

• Ensure adherence to local employment legislation across Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland , managing areas such as po licy harmoni s ation and compliance , d isciplinary and grievance procedures , absence and leave management , among others .

• Champion and support facilita ting the annual people cycle (performance reviews, talent development, succession planning).

• Lead local efforts in talent acquisition , onboarding , retention , and engagement .

• Identify development opportunities and support the growth of individuals and teams .

• Act as a change agent, driving cultural alignment and supporting the transformation agenda at the Belfast site.

• Primarily s upport , c ollaborate and work with GB HRBP and se condary broader European HRBPs to align cross-border projects and initiatives.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

• 3+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or HR generalist role within a manufacturing organi s ation .

• Deep understanding of Irish labo u r laws , in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, and statutory requirements.

• Proven experience in driving change, coaching leaders, and enhancing organi s ational capability.

Expectation for the Role

Partner with local and functional leadership and the wider ECA HR team to translate strategic business objectives into actionable HR plans.

Drive organizational effectiveness, people capability development, and employee engagement.

Coach and support local and functional leaders in their people management responsibilities .

Why You Will Love Working with Us

Global B enefits :

• A full -time position in an international, dynamic environment .

• Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme, and 26 vacation days plus bank holidays .

• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group .

Next Steps

We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within 10 business days . The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks . We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production .

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.