HR Business Partner (12-Month FTC) Bedford

Lantmännen Unibake; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in England is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll provide strategic HR support to a busy manufacturing site in Bedford, driving cultural change and developing talent pipelines. Ideal candidates will have strong employee relations skills and the ability to manage policy development effectively.

Qualifications

• Commercially savvy with experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Ability to drive cultural change and support strategic HR initiatives.
• Experience in employee relations and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders for HR support.
• Drive cultural change and coaching-led management.
• Lead on employee relations and engagement initiatives.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Coaching skills

Employee relations

Policy development

Talent management

Job description

We're on the lookout for a commercially savvy HR Business Partner to join our team initially on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a view to moving permanent. Based at our Bedford site, you'll be a key ingredient in our operational team , supporting a busy manufacturing site where the pace is fast. What you'll bring to the table:

• Partnering with operational leaders to deliver strategic and hands‑on HR support.
• Driving cultural change and embedding a coaching‑led approach to people management.
• Supporting workforce planning, succession, and talent pipeline development.
• Leading on employee relations, policy development, and engagement initiatives.
• Championing our values and ensuring a consistent, human approach to employee relations.