People & Culture Business Partner

Hunter Savage; Newry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Newry is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to lead HR strategy and influence company culture. This is a permanent, full-time role requiring significant HR experience, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership. The position offers a competitive salary, a range of benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Health benefit scheme

Annual workplace bonus

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of generalist HR experience including 2 years at senior management level.
• Strong working knowledge of HR best practices.
• Strategic thinker with excellent coaching and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the People & Culture strategy aligned to business goals.
• Partner with senior management on HR matters.
• Drive employee engagement and improve initiatives.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Generalist HR experience

UK employment law knowledge

Coaching skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification

CIPD Level 7 / Chartered Membership

Tools

BambooHR

Job description

People & Culture Business Partner

Location: Newry, South Down

Working Hours: 30-39 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Excellent base salary, dependent on experience

We are hiring for our client, a well-established organisation, in growth mode, with sites across the UK and Ireland.

As the business continues to scale, they are seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join their Head Office in Newry, South Down. This is an exciting, new, permanent opportunity to lead the delivery of an inclusive, values driven, and high performing workplace culture.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior HR professional to shape the organisation’s people strategy, influence culture and delivery business aligned HR initiatives.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job:

• Newly created leadership role with genuine scope to shape strategy and culture
• Competitive salary, bonus, pension, and health benefits
• Values-led company with an ambitious growth agenda

The Role:

• Lead the development and implementation of the People & Culture strategy aligned to business goals
• Partner with senior management to provide expert advice and coaching on all HR matters
• Review and modernise HR policies, processes, and systems (BambooHR) to ensure best practice
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage HR analytics and reporting, providing data-driven insights to support decision-making
• Oversee employee relations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and legislative compliance
• Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Support leadership capability through coaching, development, and cultural alignment
• Partner on strategic projects including DEI, talent management, and organisational design

The Person:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (minimum) or equivalent third-level HR qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ generalist HR experience, including 2 years at senior management level
• Strong working knowledge of UK (NI/ROI) employment law and HR best practice
• Experience with HR systems, analytics, and reporting
• Strategic thinker with excellent coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated success in driving cultural and organisational change

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 7 / Chartered Membership
• Coaching or DEI qualification
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or multi-site environments

The Reward:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Newry, South Down
• 30-39 hours per week
• 28 days holiday pro rata (including stats & Christmas shutdown)
• Contributory pension scheme (after 3 months)
• Health benefit scheme (after 6 months)
• Annual workplace bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free onsite parking
• Branded clothing & staff kitchen (free tea, coffee, fruit, etc.)
• Regular social events and access to training seminars

Next Steps:

To explore this People & Culture Business Partner role in confidence, contact Stephanie Mulholland at Hunter Savage.

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