HR Partner

Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK biscuits manufacturer is seeking an HR Partner to join their Llantarnam site on a fixed-term contract. This role requires managing HR services, supporting teams, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. With excellent development opportunities, you'll contribute to HR strategy and employee engagement in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Human Resources role.
• Strong relationship builder with people at various levels.
• Previously worked within a busy HR environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective HR service across shifts.
• Manage and support on HR policies and procedures.
• Support Employee Relations and Union matters.
• Coach on people-related issues.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Relationship building

Education

CIPD Qualified to Level 3 or above

Tools

HR systems knowledge

Job description

Date: Jun 3, 2025

Location:

Cwmbran, GB

Place of Work: On-Site

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.

We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.

We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.

Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About The Role

We have a great opportunity to join our Llantarnam site as a HR Partner! This role is an FTC until the end of the year, however does have the potential to go permanent for the right person. You'll be based onsite 4-5 days per week.

Your focus will be to provide an efficient and effective HR service to the business across the shifts. You'll manage and support managers and employees on the interpretation and application of the company’s HR policies, procedures, employment law and HR best practice. You'll also support the HR team to deliver strategic objectives for business success and deliver short to medium term plans for the business in its people-planning and delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• Working cooperatively with the HRBP and Professional People Partner, escalating queries as and when required.
• Providing support, advice and coaching on all people related issues.
• Development and delivery of business and HR related projects including employee engagement plans
• Supporting Employee Relation and Union matters to drive positive outcomes
• Supporting ER case work such as absence reviews, probations, welfare and long term sickness, disciplinaries
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• CIPD Qualified to Level 3 or above or equivalent experience
• Excellent IT skills and sound knowledge of HR systems, processes and legislation
• Experience in a Human Resources role
• Previously worked within a busy HR environment and strong relationship builder with people of various levels
  
  

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.