HR Business Partner

MorePeople; Colne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food sector business in the UK is looking for an HR Business Partner to align HR priorities with commercial goals. This role demands a confident individual with experience in operational environments and strong commercial awareness. Responsibilities include partnering with leaders in delivering HR services and driving cultural change. A CIPD Level 7 qualification is essential, along with a strategic mindset and hands-on delivery capability.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 is essential.
• Experience as an HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Ability to link people initiatives to business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to deliver strategic HR service.
• Lead HR initiatives that drive engagement and performance.
• Support in workforce planning and organizational design.
• Coach leaders to develop their people leadership skills.
• Translate business needs into HR strategies.

Skills

CIPD Level 7

Proven HR Business Partner experience

Commercial awareness

Gravitas and resilience

Confidence in communication

Education

CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)

Job description

HR Business Partner

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 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

How to Apply

If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Sandra on (phone number removed) or (url removed)