HR Business Partner FTC

Culina Group; Appleton Thorn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Employee discounts

Job summary

Culina Group, a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This high-visibility role partners with senior stakeholders to drive the people agenda across multiple sites and acts as a floating HRBP supporting key projects.

Extensive trade union and industrial relations experience is essential, with strong stakeholder management and a data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong trade union and industrial relations experience is essential.
• Confident influencing, coaching, and challenging senior stakeholders.
• Experience in logistics, manufacturing, retail, distribution, or similar environments.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities.
• Analytical skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Partner with General Managers and senior stakeholders to provide strategic and operational HR support.
• Support the delivery of Group-wide HR strategy across multiple units.
• Foster positive employee relations and build trusted relationships with managers and employees.
• Collaborate with trade unions to promote constructive relationships and consultation.
• Provide coaching and guidance on people matters in partnership with Employee Relations.
• Lead development and delivery of people plans across sites and drive organisational change.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Industrial relations

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Logistics knowledge

Education

Relevant degree in HR

Tools

SAP

Job description

Culina Groupis a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are looking for an experiencedHR Business Partnerto join our team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is a highly visible, fast-paced, multi-site role where you will partner with senior stakeholders and General Managers to drive the people agenda across your region.

Working closely with the wider HR team, you will also act as afloating HRBP, providing support to other HR Business Partners on key business projects, change programmes, and operational priorities across the network. This role offers exposure to a variety of business areas, including our ports and planning network operations, making it an excellent opportunity to broaden your HR experience. You will also have access to development opportunities through SAP and other learning platforms.

Due to the nature of the role,extensive trade union and industrial relations experience is essential, along with strong stakeholder management skills and a data-driven approach. Regular travel between sites will be required.

Key Responsibilities;

• Partner with General Managers and senior stakeholders to provide strategic and operational HR support.
• Support the delivery of the Group-wide HR strategy across multiple business units.
• Foster a positive employee relations culture by developing trusted relationships with managers, employees, and employee representatives.
• Work collaboratively with trade union and employee representatives to promote constructive relationships and effective consultation.
• Support managers in navigating people-related matters, providing coaching, guidance, and strategic HR advice in partnership with the Employee Relations team.
• Support the development and delivery of people plans across multiple sites.
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives.
• Proactively manage relationships with employee representatives and trade unions.
• Influence and implement HR policies and processes that support business objectives.
• Ensure performance management processes are effective and consistently applied.
• Manage Employment Tribunal proceedings and liaise with ACAS where required.
• Lead and support TUPE activities.
• Analyse HR data and provide insights to support business decision-making.
• Provide support to fellow HR Business Partners on projects and key business initiatives as required.
• Partner with business leaders to drive engagement, organisational effectiveness, and positive employee outcomes across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong trade union and industrial relations experience (essential).
• Confident influencing, coaching, and challenging senior stakeholders.
• Experience working within logistics, manufacturing, retail, distribution, or similarly fast-moving environments.
• Ability to manage multiple sites, stakeholders, and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using HR data to drive decision-making.
• Experience supporting organisational change, consultation processes, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Flexible and adaptable approach with a willingness to travel regularly across the Culina network.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to makeCulina Groupa great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave– Competitive holiday entitlement of 25days + 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme –we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
• Life Assurance- x2your annual salary
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!