HR Business Partner to the Workington Mill

Holmen Paper Madrid SL; Workington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paperboard company in Workington is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to strengthen employee strategies and enhance wellbeing. This role focuses on improving HR processes and managing employee relations while working closely with management. Ideal candidates should have at least three years of HR experience and possess strong leadership, communication, and IT skills. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including generous leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Generous contributory pension plan

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

On-site staff canteen

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams and managing people effectively.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• The knowledge and experience to deliver on the areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with stakeholders to shape and deliver people strategies.
• Leading and delivering on HR projects to improve processes.
• Managing complex employee relations cases and advising managers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

IT skills

Education

Minimum of three years' experience in HRBP role

Job description

Holmen Board & Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboardunder the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients’ customers. Since 2013 we havepowered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.

As HR Business Partner you will join a well-established Company that truly values the wellbeing of its employees. Reporting to theHead of Human Resources and Corporate Responsibilityyou will act as a trusted partner, strengthening and evolving people strategies that reflect and reinforce the Holmen core values of Courage, Commitment, and Responsibility.

Your responsibilities would include:

• Partnering with stakeholders to shape and deliver people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Leading and delivering on HR projects to improve processes and employee experience.
• Shaping and delivering the wellbeing agenda and advancing diversity, equality and inclusion across the business.
• Managing complex employee relations cases and advising managers on best practice.
• Attracting, recruiting and onboarding the very best talent.
• Leading proactive succession and talent planning to build strong future capability across the organisation.
• Optimising employee performance, engagement and recognition.
• Ensuring employee compensation and benefits are aligned with current and future business needs.
• Maintaining collaborative and cooperative union relations.
• Developing clear, comprehensive and compliant people policies that support both organisational goals and employee experience.
• Interpreting HR data and metrics to provide insights and influence decision-making.
• Supporting and delivering organisational change and transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• A minimum of three 3 years' experience in a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) or similar level HR role.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence audiences.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing people effectively.
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• The knowledge and experience to deliver on the areas of responsibility.

We offer you:

• A competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays
• Generous contributory pension plan
• 3 x Life Assurance cover
• A range of benefits to support your heath & wellbeing
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Bi-annual eye test at local optician
• Proactive medical screening with on-site OHT support
• On-site staff canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause policy
• Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub
• Active Social Club with money off local entertainment vendors and regular events throughout the year

Normal hours of work are 0830-1631 hours daily, Monday to Friday with a half hour unpaid lunch and are in the office.

Disabled applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply. We will make accommodations during the recruitment process to ensure accessibility.

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities forall employees and all applicants for employment.

We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment and responsibility toperform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the bestof their ability at all times.

Apply today!

If you’re looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer orientated business, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please click the “Apply for this position” link at the end of the advert and upload your CV to arrive by 1800 hours on Sunday 4th January 2026

Holmen’s operations are powered by the forest. The growing trees, the water rushing down the mighty rivers and the wind blowing through the treetops. This is the heart of Holmen, a business built around the forest ecocycle and the renewable products we can create from it. Our business areas are Forest, Renewable Energy, Wood Products, Paperboard and Paper. With a workforce of 3 500 people, we create a sustainable future and value for shareholders, customers and society with courage, commitment and responsibility.

Premium paperboard and innovative paper products from fresh fibre Holmen produces premium paperboard and innovative paper products for everything from cosmetics, electronics, pharmaceuticals and food to books, magazines, advertising and transport packaging. Our products are appreciated by conscious customers due to their exceptional properties and low climate footprint. We use fresh fibre from sustainably managed and certified forests. Our production and processing facilities are located in Braviken, Hallstavik, Iggesund and Strömsbruk in Sweden and Workington in the UK.