HR Business Partner

AB AGRI LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international technology company in Cambridgeshire seeks an HR Business Partner to shape HR delivery within its growing technology function. This pivotal role involves partnering with leaders to drive organizational change, manage reward processes, and foster an inclusive culture. Strong experience in HR and compensation is essential. This position offers competitive benefits and the chance to influence meaningful change.

Benefits

10% contributory pension

Up to 10% bonus

Discounts on ABF products

Free lunch option daily

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within a tech-related function.
• Strong expertise in reward and compensation, including salary benchmarking.
• Advanced knowledge of employee relations and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner providing strategic guidance.
• Lead on reward activity and manage the annual reward cycle.
• Drive Diversity, Wellbeing & Inclusion initiatives.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Reward and compensation expertise

Employee relations knowledge

Analytical mindset

Coaching and influencing skills

Tools

SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join ABF's Business Technology Services at a pivotal stage in its transformation journey. As a trusted HR Business Partner, you will shape HR delivery within a growing, international technology function. Working in a small, collaborative HR team, you will partner with leaders to drive organisational change, deliver effective reward strategies, and foster an inclusive and supportive culture. This role offers the chance to influence at both strategic and operational levels, making a tangible impact on BTS's people and business success.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to BTS leaders, providing strategic guidance and pragmatic advice.
• Lead on reward activity, including pay benchmarking, job evaluation, bonus processes and benefits management.
• Manage the annual reward cycle, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with ABF policies and legislation.
• Produce accurate HR and reward reporting, including gender pay gap analysis and other compliance requirements.
• Support organisational design, workforce planning, and change management programmes to enable BTS's growth.
• Drive Diversity, Wellbeing & Inclusion initiatives, delivering the annual calendar and leading engagement activities.
• Support, advise and coach line managers in employee relations matters ensuring efficient resolution of cases.
• Contribute to HR projects and collaborate with colleagues to meet peaks in workload within the HR team.

Equal opportunities and application information

As part of your application, we ask you to answer some equal opportunities questions that help us monitor how inclusive our recruitment process is and identify areas we can improve in. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions with no impact on your application.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within a technology-related business or function.
• Strong expertise in reward and compensation, including salary benchmarking, bonus cycles, and benefits management.
• Advanced knowledge of employee relations and employment law, with experience managing ER cases.
• Demonstrated experience in organisational change, design and restructures.
• Familiarity with diversity, wellbeing, and inclusion practices, with a track record of delivering initiatives.
• Strong coaching, influencing, and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen, balancing people priorities with business needs.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide insight.
• Proficiency in SuccessFactors, Microsoft Teams, and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Resilient, adaptable, and organised with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

At ABF Business Technology Services, you'll be part of a global organisation with the scale and ambition to make a difference, while working in a close-knit, collaborative environment where your impact is visible. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. If you're looking for an opportunity to shape HR delivery in a dynamic, international technology business, while developing your expertise and influencing meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory)
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year
• Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita
• 24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary
• Free lunch option available every day
• Access to a staff shop with discounted ABF brand products

We're looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values. If you are an individual who thrives in a collaborative, trusting and pioneering work environment, ABF could be the right company for you. All recruitment activities into our ABF BTS team are supported by our AB Agri business.

ABF BTS recruitment is supported by our AB Agri group and we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We have a PSL and do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.