HR Business Partner

Morepeople 01780; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a part-time HR Business Partner to drive people strategy within a fast-paced food sector business in Chatteris. This role focuses on aligning HR initiatives with commercial goals, emphasizing leadership and strategic influence. Candidates should have CIPD Level 7, experience in operational settings, and a strong commercial awareness. The position requires partnering with senior leaders to enhance engagement and performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to link people initiatives to business outcomes.
• Experience within the food, FMCG, or fresh produce sectors.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to deliver a proactive HR service.
• Lead and implement HR initiatives that drive engagement.
• Support workforce planning and organisational design.

Skills

Commercial awareness

People leadership skills

Strong communication

Strategic thinking

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

HR Business Partner - Part time

Our client is a respected and well-established business operating within the food sector. They are a fast‑paced, commercially driven organisation with strong operational roots and ambitious growth plans. The leadership team values HR as a key strategic partner in shaping the future of the business, not just as a support function.

The Role

This is a truly business‑facing part‑time HR opportunity. As HR Business Partner, you'll work closely with operational and senior leaders to drive people strategy and align HR priorities with wider commercial goals.

The business needs someone with presence and confidence, a partner who can challenge, influence and lead with credibility at every level. This is not a role for someone who prefers to stay in the weeds of ER cases or disciplinaries; it's about shaping culture, performance, and capability across the organisation.

Main Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to deliver a proactive, strategic HR service.
• Lead and implement HR initiatives that drive engagement, capability, and business performance.
• Support the senior team in workforce planning, succession, and organisational design.
• Coach and influence leaders to develop their people leadership skills.
• Translate business needs into practical HR strategies and solutions.
• Contribute to the wider strategic direction of the business through data‑driven insights and sound HR judgement.

Required

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) is essential.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a fast‑paced, operational environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to link people initiatives to business outcomes.
• Gravitas and resilience, someone who can hold their own and challenge constructively.
• Ideally experience within the food, FMCG, or fresh produce sectors.
• A confident communicator with a balance of strategic thinking and hands‑on delivery when needed.

Location

Cambridgeshire

Hours

Part time 3-4 days

How to Apply

If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Sandra on 07375 967911 or [e-mail]