HR Business Partner

Impact Food Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering sector seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to support operations across multiple sites. You will collaborate with regional directors to enhance employee engagement, manage complex HR issues, and drive strategic initiatives. The role offers competitive benefits and a chance to make a significant impact in the organization.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance & company pension scheme

Access to online Learning platform

Employee wellbeing platform

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

IFG rewards for high street discounts

Annual Summer Party with company awards

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site HRBP role managing 50+ sites.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide partnering service to Regional Operations Directors across 100+ schools.
• Manage employee relations issues and support strategic initiatives.
• Drive engagement initiatives and improve staff retention.

Skills

Collaboration

Relationship Building

Change Management

Business Acumen

Job description

Role: HR Business Partner (Operations - Multi Site)

Salary: Flexible & Fantastic Benefits (9 Month FTC)

Location: M4 / Bristol / Reading

At Impact Food Group, we are more than a school caterer. The people are the heart of what we do. We are driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day.

Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate, Cucina and Chapter One, we cater for over 500,000 students over 600 schools.

Due to continued business growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join us, focusing on the Operations team in the field. You will collaborate closely with our Regional Directors and their Regional Operations Managers. Reporting to our People Director, you will join a growing People team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Provide a true partnering service to the Regional Operations Directors across 100+ schools, supporting the People Director with strategic people initiatives and ensuring effective delivery.
2. Manage employee relations issues and empower stakeholders to handle high-level complex cases.
3. Work with the Engagement, Development & Talent HRBP to ensure talent presence at all levels, with clear succession plans, and identify gaps to create robust training plans.
4. Support and drive initiatives to increase engagement levels and improve staff retention within your territory.
5. Guide and advise managers on understanding and implementing IFG policies consistently and effectively.
6. Support company transformation/change programs and people initiatives as a positive influence and change agent to foster positive cultures.
7. Contribute to monthly reporting for strategic board reviews.
8. Build and maintain credible, respected relationships with all stakeholders.
9. Assist operational teams proactively and efficiently to ensure excellent customer and client experiences.
10. Handle all data in strict compliance with GDPR and confidentiality policies.

What We Are Looking For

1. Excellent collaborator with a flexible, agile growth mindset.
2. Experience in a multi-site HRBP role, ideally managing 50+ sites.
3. Experience in fast-paced HR roles within Food, Retail, Catering, or Hospitality sectors.
4. Positive, resourceful, engaging, with excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
5. Strong business acumen and understanding of building inclusive, talent-driven organizations.
6. Proven ability to align business needs with a strong people agenda.
7. Strong skills in leading change, project management, and relationship building.
8. In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR practices, with experience managing complex legal issues.
9. Highly developed influencing skills and the ability to manage diverse client needs.
10. Confidence in presenting strategies and plans to peers, demonstrating the added value as a true HRBP.

What We’d Love To Give You

• Competitive salary
• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance & company pension scheme
• Access to our online Learning platform and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing platform
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• IFG rewards for high street discounts
• Annual Summer Party with company awards

Additional Details

IFG is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover the cost for.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you need assistance during the interview process, please specify in your application. All information is confidential and complies with GDPR.