HR Business Partner

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based manufacturer is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support and implement HR processes. This pivotal role involves collaboration with local and group HR teams to drive performance and engagement. The ideal candidate will have proven experience within manufacturing or FMCG, strong UK employment law knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The salary offered is up to £60,000, alongside opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£55K–£60K)

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts on products

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Track record of implementing HR systems and creating processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders in HR matters.
• Lead the development and implementation of HR processes.
• Support recruitment for key roles and ensure seamless onboarding.
• Collaborate with group HR for tailored solutions.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Job description

Highly Confidential Information Pack

HR Business Partner – Walkers Chocolates

Prepared by:
Simon Lowe

E: [e-mail]

Introduction

The purpose of this information pack is to provide you with an introduction to Walkers Chocolates along with a job and person specification for the role of HR Business Partner. It also details the interview process for shortlisted candidates.

Walkers Chocolates Overview

Walkers Chocolates is a Birmingham-based manufacturer supplying both private label and owned brands to major retailers in the UK and internationally. The business emphasises agility, quality, and cost-effective volume production, with an expanding range of filled chocolates, truffles, bars and seasonal lines. Recent investment has focused on operational efficiency and sustainable packaging, including recyclable paper wrappers.

• c £28m t/o (2023)
• c 100 employees
• Sector: Privately owned chocolate & confectionery manufacturer, and part of the wider Coppice Group
• Headquarters: Hay Mills, Birmingham (Walkers House).

They operate in a group that includes:

• Coopice Alupack Ltd
• Sirane Ltd
• PFF Group Packaging

Collectively, the group has sales of approximately £140m

HR Business Partner – Job Description

Reports to: Group HR Director

Salary: up to £60,000

About the Role

The HR Business Partner will work closely with the local leadership team and collaborate with the wider group HR function to deliver a people agenda that drives engagement, capability, and performance. This role is pivotal in creating structure, introducing systems, and embedding best practice HR across the business. Will also work closely with the wider HR team within the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, providing strategic and operational HR support.
• Lead the development and implementation of HR processes and frameworks to enable scalability and efficiency.
• Work with the GHRD to drive the introduction of new HRIS system to provide accurate data in the long terms and enable data driven decision.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage change initiatives and embed cultural alignment.
• Support recruitment for key roles and ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters and coach managers to build capability.
• Collaborate with group HR to ensure consistency while tailoring solutions for local needs.
• Influence and challenge senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Track record of implementing HR systems and creating processes from the ground up.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to introduce data-led decision-making.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£55K–£60K).
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee discounts on products.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative environment where you can make a real impact.

Interview Process

• Pre-screen telephone conversation with Seymour John to assess competency and suitability.
• 1st interview with Group HRD via Teams.
• 2nd interview onsite or on Teams with Group HRD.

Seymour John have been exclusively engaged to manage the recruitment process. As such, please direct all correspondence regarding this role to either Simon Lowe. Any third-party submissions or applications will be directed to Seymour John.

Simon Lowe

Director, Seymour John