HR Business Partner

Culina Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking an HR Business Partner to join their operational team in Newport. This role involves partnering with senior stakeholders, advising on HR matters, and managing employee relations across various sites in the UK. The ideal candidate has experience in logistics, effective problem-solving skills, and is CIPD qualified. The company promotes a collaborative culture and offers development opportunities, competitive benefits, and a positive workplace environment.

Benefits

25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays of Annual Leave

Company Bonus

Private Medical Cover

Pension scheme with 5% employee and 8% employer contribution

Life Assurance

Wellness program

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition initiatives

Everyday discounts through a benefit platform

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on HR associated matters: grievance, disciplinary, performance management, absence.
• Experience managing cultures and making change happen proactively.
• Proactive attitude with a problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders in a generalist HR role.
• Manage case issues related to grievance and performance.
• Support delivery of Group-wide HR strategy.

Skills

HR advisory

Problem solving

Adaptability

Communication

Trust building

Education

CIPD Qualified

Job description

Company Description
Culina Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides logistics, warehousing, distribution, and other services for the food and drink industry in United Kingdom and Ireland. It provides chilled, ambient, contract packaging, and bonded logistics services, as well as value‑added services, such as online visibility and systems integration, pallet management, and supply chain management.

Job Description
We are looking for a HR Business Partner to join our HR operational team based at our site in Crick supporting a number of sites across the UK. The role of HR Business Partner is truly generalist, whereby you will partner senior stakeholders and take full HR responsibility for your sites, managing a variety of projects and initiatives. This is a multi‑site role, therefore you should be able to travel regularly.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, can juggle a number of changing priorities with a positive, can‑do approach. Experience of working in Logistics/FMCG would certainly be an advantage.

This is a great opportunity to join Culina Group and work for a company that is constantly growing. With circa 20,000 employees in multiple business units across the UK, there will be plenty of opportunity for a HR professional to grow and develop.

The HR Business Partner Key Responsibilities

• Day to day generalist role business partnering General Managers and other senior stakeholders in the business
• Case management – advising & supporting grievance/ performance/ disciplinary/ absence associated matters, coaching and developing stakeholders in the process
• Delivery of the Group wide HR strategy.
• Manage employee relations issues associated with any change, in particular proactive management of the relationship with employee representatives and trades unions
• Supporting the business with the development and delivery of people plans across multiple business units
• Influence the development and implementation of HR policies and processes to ensure they meet the needs of the business
• Ensure performance management processes are in place and operating effectively
• Management of Tribunal proceedings with ACAS intervention as required
• TUPE management

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on HR associated matters (grievance, disciplinary, performance management, absence)
• Experience of managing cultures and making change happen proactively adaptable to change, able to build trust, respect and openness
• Problem solver, using systems and expertise on behalf of the business and/ or employees
• Proactive can do attitude
• Experience of working in Logistics
• CIPD Qualified

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Benefits

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
• Life Assurance – x4 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts – via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!