HR Business Partner - Carlisle, UK&I

TN United Kingdom; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein dynamisches Unternehmen sucht einen HR Business Partner, der eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Unterstützung des Standortmanagements spielt. In dieser spannenden Position sind Sie verantwortlich für die Entwicklung von HR-Strategien, die das Geschäftswachstum fördern und die Mitarbeiterbindung stärken. Sie werden eng mit Führungskräften zusammenarbeiten, um Lösungen zu implementieren, die die Leistung und das Engagement der Mitarbeiter verbessern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für HR haben und in einem schnell wachsenden Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und die Fähigkeit, Stakeholder zu beeinflussen.
• Umfangreiche Erfahrung in einem schnelllebigen HR-Umfeld.

Responsibilities

• HR-Führung und Unterstützung für das Standortmanagement bereitstellen.
• Entwicklung von Beziehungen zum Führungsteam und Unterstützung bei der Strategie.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Einflussnahme auf Stakeholder

Mitarbeiterengagement

Mitarbeiterlebenszyklus

Veränderungsmanagement

Projektmanagement

Education

Abschluss in Personalmanagement oder verwandtem Bereich

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HR Business Partner - Carlisle, UK&I, Carlisle

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Client:

pladis Global

Location:

Carlisle, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure, and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient, and positive because we expect pace and agility. We insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

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The purpose of the role is:

To provide HR leadership and business partnering support at the site by working closely with the site leadership and management teams, as well as the various teams within the wider UK&I HR function, to ensure all HR activity adds value in line with the site plans and strategies, and aligns with wider HR priorities for the region.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Develop strong, credible relationships with the site leadership team and be instrumental in setting site direction, strategy, and creating people strategies. Challenge the status quo while operating outside your functional space.
2. Own the HR agenda for the site/functions, covering performance management, talent development, engagement, reward, and industrial relations.
3. Partner with senior leaders to establish and implement solutions that support leadership development. Provide coaching to the management team on people-related matters.
4. Identify key areas impacting business performance, such as functional capability or engagement levels, and work with teams to build action plans for improvement.
5. Coordinate with other HR teams (Recruitment, Engagement, L&D, Employee Relations, Occupational Health & Wellbeing, HR Shared Services) to ensure integrated support.
6. Create and align site people plans with site and HR priorities, including engagement and L&D initiatives.
7. Build positive employee relations with trade unions, lead negotiations, and manage site-related employee relations issues, applying employment law expertise.
8. Maintain consistency of HR practices across UK&I and ensure compliance with audits and standards.
9. Oversee recruitment and resourcing decisions, especially for senior roles.
10. Manage a small team of HR professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and development.
11. Deputize for the Head of SC HR and manage HR and L&D budgets.

Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including trade unions.
• Extensive experience in a fast-paced HR environment, with understanding of Employee Engagement and Employee Lifecycle.
• Experience leading complex reorganizations and developing people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Proven track record in employee relations, union negotiations, and managing change.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and motivate teams.
• Excellent planning, project management, and organizational skills.
• Continuous learner with a good understanding of employment law and best practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity. All openings are filled based on qualifications without regard to protected characteristics.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. Recruitment agencies must have an agreement with us to submit candidates. We will not accept CVs from other sources nor pay fees for candidates not represented by our approved providers.