People & Culture Business Partner

Holiferm; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable biosurfactant company is seeking a proactive Human Resources generalist to foster a high-performance culture and support employee growth. You will manage the full employee lifecycle, drive policy development, and utilize data-driven insights in a hybrid working environment. If you possess strong interpersonal skills and HR expertise, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension with 7.5% employer contribution

Share Options

Health and Dental Care

Flexible Working

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven generalist HR experience in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Experience in designing Learning & Development initiatives.
• Skilled in policy development and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor providing guidance on complex people matters.
• Build relationships to promote communication and alignment.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle with data-driven insights.
• Develop and review HR policies for compliance and efficiency.

Skills

UK employment law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Leadership skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Tools

HRM systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Overview

Location: Wallasey, Merseyside or Manchester, Trafford Park (attendance at both sites will be required on a weekly basis).

Salary: £39,000 to £53,000 depending on experience.

Pension (7.5% employer contribution) + Share Options + Flexible and Hybrid Working + Health, Dental and Mental Health Care + Income Protection + Electric and Plug-In Hybrid car scheme + Company reward & discount platform + More!

About Us: Holiferm is facilitating the transition of the $42 billion surfactant market away from harmful, fossil fuel-based chemicals to biodegradable, sustainable biosurfactants. We are spearheading research and production into this innovative technology and, as such, are offering the opportunity to make an impact towards a more sustainable future. Our patented fermentation process with integrated gravity separation technology enables us to produce competitively priced biosurfactants at a commercial scale.

At Holiferm, you will have the platform to broaden your skills by working with field leaders within a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive working environment. Whether you are based in our research and development laboratory in Manchester or our commercial plant in Wallasey, you will have the freedom and autonomy to drive innovation and change.

Our mission is to eliminate the need for petrochemicals in the production process and provide our customers with 100% biobased formulations.

We’re looking for a proactive Human Resources generalist who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You’ll build strong relationships, drive employee growth, and shape a high-performance culture. With a passion for employee relations, policy development, and data-driven HR insights, you’ll play a key role in delivering a progressive and well-governed People & Culture experience at Holiferm.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing expert guidance on complex people matters and fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to promote open communication and alignment with organisational goals.
• Support Learning & Development by using workforce data to identify skill gaps, shape development programs, and measure impact.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, using analytics to continuously improve recruitment, onboarding, performance, and engagement.
• Ensure governance of people data and systems, maintaining accurate records and compliance with legislation, policies, and audit standards.
• Develop and review HR policies to ensure legal compliance, operational efficiency, and cultural alignment.
• Deliver data-driven insights through dashboards and reporting to support workforce planning and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead and contribute to people & culture projects, embedding best practices and driving innovation in people processes.
• Champion Holiferm’s values across leadership behaviours, employee experiences, and organisational policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven generalist HR experience is essential. Experience gained in science, manufacturing, or other fast-paced, innovation-led environments is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations, with an initiative-taking, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience designing and evaluating Learning & Development initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Analytical mindset with an interest in people metrics, dashboards, and people analytics.
• Skilled in policy development, governance, and audit readiness.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Confident using AI tools and digital HR platforms to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Proficient in HRM systems and technology-enabled reporting and planning.
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) desirable; additional qualifications in data analytics, organisational development, or employment law are a plus.

Equal Opportunity

Holiferm is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace. If you're excited about this role and meet most of the key requirements, we encourage you to apply — your unique experience and perspective could be exactly what we need.