HR Business Partner

SC Johnson; Denby CP; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4+1 hybrid working model*

Company pension scheme (up to 6%)

Life assurance (4× your salary)

Healthcare platform access and Well‑be

Enhanced parental leave policy

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Remote work 1 day per week

EV charging points at Denby site

Job summary

SC Johnson Professional UK is seeking an HR Business Partner to work closely with the HR Manager and business leaders, delivering proactive, practical HR support across the UK. You’ll build relationships, provide guidance on people matters, and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation while supporting global HR initiatives to enhance the employee experience.

You will partner with leadership on talent development, change initiatives and performance management, while promoting first-line

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR policies.
• Experience supporting HR initiatives and organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR support to business leaders and deliver proactive HR solutions.
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary matters and grievances.
• Contribute to local HR strategies and workforce planning initiatives.
• Coordinate global employee engagement initiatives and drive action plans.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

Location: Denby Derbyshire

Function: UK Sales

Internal Job Title: Associate Manager, HR

• Competitive salary

• 4+1 hybrid working model*

• Company pension scheme (up to 6% employer contributions)

• Life assurance (4× your salary)

• Free access to a healthcare platform offering nutritional advice, wellbeing support, and more

• Enhanced parental leave policy

• Free optical vouchers

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

• Summer office hours: early Friday finish at 1:00 PM

• Employee benefits platform with discounts & wellbeing perks

• Access to employee assistance programmes

• Complimentary fresh fruit & hot drinks

• Subsidised on-site canteen

• Discounted products at our staff shop

• Free parking

• EV charging points at our Denby site (powered by our own renewable electricity!)

• Cycle-to-work scheme plus bicycle storage area

• “Save a Space” £200 monthly prize draw (earn a ticket every day you car share or don’t use a parking space!)

• And so much more!

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join SC Johnson Professional UK, working closely with the HR Manager and business leaders to deliver proactive, practical and people-focused HR support.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll build strong relationships with leaders, provide guidance on a wide range of people matters and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation. You’ll also play an important role in supporting the development and delivery of local and global HR initiatives, helping to drive positive change and enhance the employee experience across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic HR support to business leaders, building strong relationships to understand business priorities, identify people-related challenges and opportunities, and deliver proactive HR solutions that support organisational objectives and business performance.

• Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary matters, grievances, organisational restructures, consultation processes and performance management, providing practical guidance and support to managers.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of local HR strategies and initiatives that support wider business objectives, workforce planning and people priorities.

• Play a key role in delivering the global employee engagement survey, driving participation, coordinating communications and supporting meaningful action plans to enhance employee engagement and the overall employee experience.

• Support the delivery of key HR initiatives and projects, including organisational change, annual merit reviews, performance management and talent development processes.

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and processes, ensuring alignment with business needs and UK employment legislation.

• Support the embedding of the HR Delivery Centre model across the UK business, promoting first-line HR support and collaborating with the team to ensure effective delivery of local HR requirements.

• Work closely with and mentor the HR Advisor, providing ongoing guidance, coaching and support to develop their HR knowledge, confidence and capabilities while promoting an effective and collaborative HR team.

Experience you’ll bring:

• CIPD Level 5

• Strong knowledge and practical application of HR policies, procedures, UK employment legislation and HR best practices, particularly in employee relations.

• Experience supporting HR initiatives, organisational change and people management processes.

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Ability to build strong relationships, manage stakeholders effectively and influence senior leadership.

• A collaborative and proactive approach, with strong communication skills to engage and partner effectively across teams and Global Centres of Excellence (COEs).

• A positive, can-do attitude with a growth mindset, demonstrating adaptability, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Please Note:

• This role is based in the UK, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

• We do not provide domestic or international relocation for this role.

• You will be required to work from the office 5 days a week during the 90 days. After this, the arrangement will transition to 4 days in the office and one day working from home each week.*

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions.

We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability – that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.