HR Business Partner

NOVUS Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an HR Business Partner for a dynamic FMCG manufacturer in the North West. This role focuses on managing employee relations, coaching leaders, and driving the HR agenda in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have generalist HR experience, strong ER capabilities, and a CIPD qualification. The salary is competitive, ranging from £55,000 to £60,000 with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex ER case management.
• Ability to coach and support line managers.
• Experience in policy reviews and organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Manage ER cases from start to finish.
• Partner with senior leaders on culture improvement projects.
• Embed proactive HR approaches across the site.

Skills

Proven HR generalist experience in manufacturing

Strong ER knowledge

Resilience and agility

Natural communication skills

Education

CIPD qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

HR Business Partner

FMCG

55,000 - 60,000 + benefits

Love the pace of manufacturing? Confident managing ER alongside other generalist HR activities?

We're partnering with a successful FMCG manufacturer in the North West to find an HR Business Partner who can thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. You'll be working at the heart of a busy site, influencing senior leaders and getting hands-on with the full spectrum of HR activity.

Why this HRBP role?

• A fast-paced, high-performing manufacturing site where no two days are the same.
• Significant ER exposure, including complex case management and union engagement.
• A true business partnering role where you'll shape the people agenda and see your

impact quickly.

• The chance to collaborate with other HR specialists in the business to share ideas.

Your focus will include:

• Managing ER cases from start to finish with confidence and professionalism.
• Coaching and supporting line managers to develop capability.
• Partnering with senior leaders on projects that drive engagement and improve culture.
• Contributing to restructures, policy reviews, and organisational change.
• Embedding a proactive, solutions-focused HR approach across the site.

What we're looking for:

• Proven HR generalist experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or other fast-moving sectors.
• Strong ER knowledge and confidence in handling complex cases.
• Resilient, agile and able to prioritise when the pace is relentless.
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent).
• A natural communicator who can influence and build trust at all levels.

If you're at your best when every day has variety, you are agile and can reprioritise, this senior HR role in a busy and demanding factory could be your next move. For a confidential conversation, contact Sarah in the Novus Team.
We specialise in recruitment within food and FMCG, if this HR role has come along at the wrong time or not quite what you are looking for, please get in contact for future permanent or interim HR opportunities.