HR Business Partner

Level Up Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to implement HR strategies across multiple sites. The role requires strong HR expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD qualification and experience in a commercial setting. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, along with a car allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience within a commercial or operationally focused business.
• Ability to lead annual reward and performance processes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management.
• Develop and implement HR and people plans.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle.

Skills

Proven HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor experience

Strong generalist knowledge across the full HR spectrum

Excellent communication and influencing skills

High emotional intelligence

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a leading, multi-site foodservice group that forms part of a large, UK-wide organisation.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference, partnering with senior leaders across several dynamic businesses. The successful candidate will bring a mix of commercial awareness, emotional intelligence, and a hands-on approach to deliver effective people strategies and foster a positive, performance-driven culture.

The Role

The HR Business Partner will work closely with business leadership teams to shape and implement HR plans that align with overall group strategy. This is a highly visible and varied role requiring confidence, credibility, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.

Key priorities

• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior management, influencing and supporting people decisions.
• Developing and implementing site-specific HR and people plans that drive performance and engagement.
• Managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to succession planning and talent development.
• Advising on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent resolution.
• Leading annual reward and performance processes to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Partnering with leadership teams on organisational design, change management, and culture initiatives.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a confident, commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. They'll be approachable, proactive, and able to influence senior stakeholders while maintaining a practical, solution-focused approach.

Essential experience and attributes

• Proven HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor experience within a commercial or operationally focused business.
• Strong generalist knowledge across the full HR spectrum, including employment law and employee relations.
• Demonstrable experience supporting multiple sites or business units.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• High emotional intelligence and sound professional judgment.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across sites in the South East.

The Package

This is an opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation where HR is valued as a true business partner. The role offers:

• £45,000 - £50,000 Basic salary, car allowance, company pension scheme, 25 days holiday