HR Business Partner

Culina Group; Swadlincote; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company Bonus

Private Medical Cover

Company car or car Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Everyday Discounts

Reward & Recognition

Eye Care Vouchers

Wellbeing Support

Descripción de la vacante

Culina Group is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support 19 sites across IPS and The Pallet Network. You will partner with General Managers and Senior Leaders to deliver people solutions and drive growth across a dispersed operation.

The role requires strong experience in employee relations, change management and site-level people planning, with travel across sites essential. CIPD qualification is preferred and logistics/SC experience is advantageous.

Formación

• Proven experience operating at HR Business Partner level.
• Experience supporting multiple sites within a complex operational environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of business operations.
• Extensive employee relations experience, including complex case management.
• Experience managing organisational change and driving cultural improvements.
• Knowledge of TUPE and Employment Tribunal processes.
• The ability and willingness to travel regularly across your sites.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the trusted HR advisor to General Managers and senior stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Manage a broad range of employee relations matters including grievance, disciplinary, performance management and absence cases.
• Coach and develop managers to build people management capability.
• Support the delivery of the Group-wide HR strategy and wider people agenda.
• Lead and support organisational change programmes and business transformation initiatives.
• Manage relationships with employee representatives and trade unions where applicable.
• Support the development and delivery of site-specific people plans.
• Ensure effective performance management processes are embedded and operating successfully.
• Advise on TUPE transfers and related employee relations activities.
• Manage Employment Tribunal cases and ACAS interventions where required.
• Influence the development and implementation of HR policies and processes.
• Drive employee engagement, culture development and continuous improvement initiatives across your sites.
• Support ethical audits and ensuring HR compliance standards are maintained.

Conocimientos

HR Business Partner level

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

People management

Change management

Travel willingness

Educación

CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Descripción del empleo

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Integrated Packing Services division – co-packers first and foremost, providing the UK’s leading end-to-end co-packing and co-manufacturing services. Working as an extension of our customers' operations, we combine industry expertise, quality, compliance and operational excellence to protect brands, improve efficiency and create supply chain value.

Multi-Site Role | Covering IPS Sites & The Pallet Network (TPN) Predominantly South West Region & Crawley, West Sussex Regular Travel Required

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner looking for an opportunity to make a real impact across a complex, fast-paced logistics operation?

We are seeking a commercially focused and highly experienced HR Business Partner to support a portfolio of 19 sites across IPS and The Pallet Network (TPN). This is a true generalist role where you will partner with senior leaders, influence business decisions, and drive people initiatives across a diverse and geographically dispersed operation.

This position would suit someone who can hit the ground running, has proven experience supporting multiple sites, and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same. We are looking for a confident HR professional who can quickly build credibility with stakeholders and successfully manage both operational and strategic HR priorities.

What You'll Be Doing

As HR Business Partner, you will take full HR responsibility for your designated sites, partnering closely with General Managers and Senior Leadership Teams to deliver effective people solutions and support business growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the trusted HR advisor to General Managers and senior stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Managing a broad range of employee relations matters including grievance, disciplinary, performance management and absence cases.
• Coaching and developing managers to build people management capability.
• Supporting the delivery of the Group-wide HR strategy and wider people agenda.
• Leading and supporting organisational change programmes and business transformation initiatives.
• Managing relationships with employee representatives and trade unions where applicable.
• Supporting the development and delivery of site-specific people plans.
• Ensuring effective performance management processes are embedded and operating successfully.
• Advising on TUPE transfers and related employee relations activities.
• Managing Employment Tribunal cases and ACAS interventions where required.
• Influencing the development and implementation of HR policies and processes.
• Driving employee engagement, culture development and continuous improvement initiatives across your sites.
• Supporting ethical audits and ensuring HR compliance standards are maintained.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded HR professional who enjoys working at pace and balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience operating at HR Business Partner level.
• Experience supporting multiple sites within a complex operational environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of business operations.
• Extensive employee relations experience, including complex case management.
• Experience managing organisational change and driving cultural improvements.
• Knowledge of TUPE and Employment Tribunal processes.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• The ability and willingness to travel regularly across your sites.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent).
• Logistics, warehousing or supply chain sector experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting ethical audits would be advantageous

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Company Bonus -we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme.

• Private Medical Cover- enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services.

• Company car or car Allowance- providing additional support and flexibility to help you stay mobile and connected.

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.

• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.

• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.

• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.

• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.