Human Resources Business Partner

Pilgrim's Europe; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in Craigavon is seeking an HR Business Partner to shape and deliver the site’s people strategy. You will work with the Site Director and Leadership Team to drive culture, engagement and operational HR excellence.

The role requires strategic partnering, strong ER experience in manufacturing or FMCG, and solid knowledge of UK employment law, with a focus on data, development and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HR Business Partner.
• Strong background in employee relations in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to deliver the Group People Strategy.
• Lead manpower planning, organisational design, and succession planning.
• Identify talent gaps and work with recruitment teams to address them.
• Drive change management initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Lead ER cases and monitor absence trends.
• Monitor compliance with employment law, policies, and procedures.
• Champion engagement, wellbeing, and DE&I initiatives.
• Drive development planning and talent frameworks.
• Maintain HR systems and produce KPI reports.
• Ensure audits and standards compliance.

Skills

HRBP experience

ER experience

UK employment law

Stakeholder mgmt

Prioritisation

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

ResourceLink

SAP

Job description

We’re Hiring: HR Business Partner

Craigavon ¦ Full-Time

Are you a strategic HR professional ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People, Culture & Experience team, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive performance, engagement and growth.

About the Role

As our HR Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the site’s people strategy. Working directly with the Site Director and Leadership Team, you’ll provide expert guidance, drive cultural initiatives, and ensure operational excellence across all HR activities. This is a high-impact, strategic and hands-on role where you will influence decision-making, improve employee experience, and help position the site as an employer of choice.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnering & Workforce Planning

• Partner with senior leadership to deliver the Group People Strategy
• Lead manpower planning, organisational design, and succession planning
• Identify talent gaps and work with recruitment teams to proactively address them
• Drive change management initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce cost

Employee Relations

• Lead and support complex ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability)
• Monitor absence trends and drive proactive interventions
• Ensure compliance with employment law, policies, and procedures
• Build strong relationships with unions and employee forums

Engagement, Culture & Wellbeing

• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and recognition programmes
• Lead DE&I initiatives and drive participation across the site
• Strengthen community partnerships, including schools and local organisations
• Promote a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with company values

Learning & Development

• Drive development planning, performance reviews, and talent frameworks
• Coach and mentor leaders to build capability
• Support early careers programmes, apprenticeships, and training initiatives
• Maximise use of development resources including levy-funded programmes

Systems, Data & Compliance

• Maintain accurate HR systems and workforce data
• Produce insightful KPI reports to inform decision-making
• Lead HR input into audits and ensure full compliance with standards

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Essential

• Proven experience in HR Business Partnering
• Strong background in employee relations within manufacturing or FMCG
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., ResourceLink, SAP)
• Leadership or coaching qualifications

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking & commercial acumen
• Change management & organisational design
• Coaching, mentoring & leadership development
• Data-driven decision-making
• Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A strategic, high-visibility role with real influence
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A collaborative and values-driven culture
• The chance to shape the future of people strategy on-site

Why Join Us?

This is more than an HR role - it's an opportunity to lead change, shape culture, and make a lasting impact in a business that values its people.