HR Business Partner

GB03 Essential Cuisine Ltd; Winsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Solina is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for its Winsford operation. You will partner with business leaders to implement HR strategies, ensure compliance with UK employment law, and drive performance and engagement across manufacturing teams.

The role requires CIPD Level 5, strong confidentiality, stakeholder management, and proficiency with HR systems such as Workday, Cascade, and Power BI. Regular travel to Atlas House in Biggleswade (2–3 times per month) is expected as part of

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 in HR or related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Experience of working with high degree of confidentiality.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Proficient in HR systems (e.g. Workday, Cascade, Power BI) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience of HR projects and change management.
• Coaching or mentoring experience.
• Willing to suggest and explore ways of improving existing processes and systems.
• Regularly travel to Atlas House - Biggleswade 2-3 times per month to support our other offices.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Partnering with business leaders to develop HR strategies and align people with commercial goals.
• Employee relations guidance on performance, grievances, disciplinary matters and sickness absence.
• Lead talent and performance management, including succession planning and capability development.
• Oversee recruitment and retention across all levels, especially operational teams.
• Drive learning, development and DE&I initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
• Provide HR leadership through change management and continuous improvement projects.
• Analyse HR data and present insights for workforce planning.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

HR Business Partner experience

Confidentiality

UK employment law

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Problem-solving

HR systems

Workday

Cascade

Power BI

Change management

Coaching/mentoring

Education

CIPD Level 5 in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Cascade

Power BI

Job description

Primary Location : WINSFORD, United Kingdom At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture. We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient. Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America. By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet. If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company,

Who are we looking for?

• CIPD Level 5 in HR or related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Experience of working with high degree of confidentiality.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in HR systems (e.g. Workday, Cascade, Power BI) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience of HR projects and change management.
• Coaching or mentoring experience.
• Willing to suggest and explore ways of improving existing processes and systems.
• Regular to travel to Atlas House - Biggleswade 2-3 times per month to support our other offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Partnering: Partner with business leaders and managers to develop and implement HR strategies that support organisational goals. Align people strategies with commercial objectives to drive business performance and engagement.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues including performance management, grievance, disciplinary, and sickness absence. Ensure HR compliance with UK employment law, internal policies, and food industry regulations. Support internal and external audits by maintaining robust documentation and processes.
• Talent & Performance Management: Lead succession planning and talent review processes to ensure workforce stability and secure future leadership capability. Drive the performance management cycle and support managers with capability development.
• Recruitment & Retention: Oversee recruitment processes to attract, select and retain top talent across all levels. Implement initiatives to reduce turnover and enhance employee retention, particularly in operational teams.
• Learning, Development & Culture: Identify training needs and implement learning pathways. Champion DE&I and wellbeing to build an inclusive, safe, supportive and resilient culture.
• Change Management: Provide HR leadership in organisational change initiatives, restructures, and continuous improvement projects. Coach managers through change processes with a focus on communication and employee engagement.
• HR Data & Analytics: Analyse HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Present data-driven insights to influence workforce planning and decision-making.

Candidate Profile

• CIPD Level 5 in HR or related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Experience of working with high degree of confidentiality.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in HR systems (e.g. Workday, Cascade, Power BI) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience of HR projects and change management.
• Coaching or mentoring experience.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package

We are open to talents of all backgrounds.

Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment.

At Solina, our culture is guided by PACE – a shared mindset that helps us grow, collaborate, and bring ambitions to life. It encourages us to think bigger, take ownership, stay curious, and succeed together.