HR Business Partner

Pertemps Bond; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organisation in Banbury is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner. In this pivotal role, you'll shape culture and support teams in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Key responsibilities include providing employee relations advice, championing talent management, and leading change initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience and a degree with CIPD Level 5. Hybrid working is available, with at least three days in the office alongside a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ HR experience, ideally within FMCG, B2B, or commercial organisations.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and proven ER expertise.
• Experience interpreting HR metrics and a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic ER advice to managers and foster a culture of trust.
• Champion performance, engagement, development, and DEI initiatives.
• Support transformation projects and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Employee Relations

Talent Management

Change Management

Organisation Design

Learning & Development

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree with CIPD Level 5

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Business Partner

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire (OX16) Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing / Commercial

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact? We are seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to join a leading global organisation at their Banbury site. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping culture, driving engagement, and supporting both factory and commercial teams in a fast‑paced environment.

About the Role

As HR Business Partner, you will support UK functional leaders across all people‑related processes, ensuring compliance with legislation while driving strategies that enhance productivity, capability, and employee engagement. Reporting to the HR Director UKI, you’ll collaborate with global HR teams and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes.

This role offers excellent development opportunities for a driven HR professional, with exposure across manufacturing and commercial environments and clear progression pathways into senior or regional HR roles.

Hybrid working is offered, with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Provide pragmatic ER advice to managers, proactively identify trends, and foster a culture of trust, fairness, and open communication.
• Talent & Performance Management: Champion performance, engagement, development, and DEI initiatives. Lead succession planning and talent identification for critical roles.
• Change Management: Support transformation projects, consult on workforce impacts, and ensure effective communication with employees and union partners.
• Organisation Design: Lead reviews to align capability, headcount, and structure with business growth priorities.
• Learning & Development: Identify training needs and deliver solutions that build capability.
• Reward: Ensure compensation is fair, competitive, and performance‑related within the global reward framework.
• Core HR Processes: Take ownership of benefits, reporting, and data accuracy, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Degree qualified with CIPD Level 5 (minimum) preferred.
• 5+ years’ HR experience, ideally within FMCG, B2B, or commercial organisations.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and proven ER expertise, including union experience.
• Track record of leading organisational / cultural change and talent management projects.
• Analytical, data‑driven approach with experience interpreting HR metrics.
• Proficiency in HR systems (SAP, SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, Atoss) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and passionate about driving culture, engagement, and inclusion.

This role will come with a highly competitive salary + benefits.

If you would like to find out more, apply now or call Pertemps Banbury.