HR Business Partner

Austin Fraser; Wyboston; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to drive strategic HR initiatives at their Bedfordshire site. The successful candidate will collaborate with site leadership to enhance employee engagement, compliance, and talent management. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 33 days of holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Company pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Experience delivering HR projects and change management.
• Confident decision-maker with stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with business goals to drive engagement.
• Lead talent acquisition, performance processes, and compliance.
• Manage HR projects focusing on culture and employee wellbeing.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Degree in Human Resources

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Alexander Steele Recruitment are proud to continue supporting a leading, multi site food manufacturing business who are going though significant growth and as a result they are looking to appoint a Human Resources Business Partner at their site in Bedfordshire.

As an HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with site leadership to deliver HR support aligned with broader business strategies, helping to achieve organisational goals and maintain a high-performing, engaged workforce.

On offer:

* Salary is circa £50,000

* 33 days holiday

* Company pension

* Private healthcare and Life assurance

Responsibilities

As an HR Business Partner, you will support site leadership by aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive performance and engagement. You'll provide expert guidance on employee relations, compliance, and workforce management, ensuring adherence to UK employment law and food industry standards.

You'll lead talent, recruitment, and performance processes, focusing on succession planning, capability development, and retention, particularly in operational teams. Through effective change management, data insights, and a strong focus on culture, DE&I, and wellbeing, you'll help build a resilient, high-performing workforce.

Candidate Requirements

* Degree in Human Resources or equivalent professional experience.

* CIPD Level 5 qualification (or higher).

* Proven HR experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.

* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.

* Demonstrated experience with HRIS systems, change management, and delivering HR projects.

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

* Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving capabilities