HR Business Partner

Morepeople 01780; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture firm in Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner who will serve as a trusted advisor across all levels of the organization. The role involves aligning HR initiatives with operational goals while supporting senior leaders throughout the employee lifecycle. Candidates must have a strong generalist HR background, hands-on experience with HR systems, and a CIPD Level 7 qualification. Ideal applicants will also have a background in food manufacturing or agriculture.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex, operational HR environments.
• Hands-on experience with HR systems implementation.
• Background in food manufacturing, fresh produce or agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice across the employee lifecycle.
• Support senior stakeholders with employee relations matters.
• Align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Active member of the Health & Safety committee.
• Lead change initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in HR systems projects from selection to adoption.
• Promote compliance across HR policies.

Skills

Generalist HR background

HR systems implementation

Emotional awareness

Change management

Process improvement

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

HR Business Partner

Our client is one of the UK's largest farming businesses, based in Lincolnshire and genuinely leading the way in sustainable, high-tech agriculture. This is a business with a long term mindset, investing not just in innovation and food security, but in people and future generations.

The Role

This is a true HR Business Partner position, suited to a confident generalist who enjoys being close to the business. You will work across all levels of the organisation, from senior leadership through to operational teams, acting as a trusted advisor.

This role requires a high level of emotional awareness and clear judgment, enabling you to address challenges early and make well considered decisions. You will work in partnership with the business to ensure HR initiatives are closely aligned to organisational objectives and contribute positively to employee experience and operational success.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as a proactive HR partner to leaders and managers, providing practical, commercial advice across the full employee lifecycle.
• Support senior stakeholders with a wide range of employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Ensure HR initiatives and people plans are aligned with wider business objectives and operational priorities.
• Be a key and active member of the Health & Safety committee, supporting a safe and compliant working environment.
• Lead and support change initiatives, helping managers and teams navigate a fast paced and evolving business landscape.
• Take a hands on role in HR systems projects, from system selection through to implementation and adoption.
• Promote best practice, compliance and consistency across HR policies and processes.

Required

• Strong generalist HR background, ideally within complex, operational environments.
• Hands on experience with HR systems implementation and a genuine interest in technology and process improvement.
• Background in food manufacturing, fresh produce or agriculture (applicants outside these sectors will not be considered)
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, supporting leaders at all levels of the organisation.
• CIPD Level 7 qualification
• Comfortable leading and embracing change, with a positive, solutions focused mindset.

Location

Lincolnshire

How to Apply

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