People Partner

Michael Page; Callington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a FMCG organisation based in Callington, Cornwall, in recruiting an experienced People Partner. You will work closely with senior leaders to shape a positive, inclusive culture and to optimise the employee lifecycle from recruitment to retention.

This role demands CIPD Level 5, strong ER and coaching skills, and a commercial mindset to influence decisions and drive performance. It is a fully on-site permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent).
• Experienced HR Business Partner/People Partner.
• Strong ER, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded with excellent influencing ability.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Provide expert HR guidance on organisational change, workforce planning, talent management and employee relations.
• Lead people initiatives and drive delivery of business and people strategies.
• Use data and metrics to identify trends, influence decisions.
• Coach and develop managers to build leadership capability and engagement.
• Manage complex employee relations matters with fairness and commercial focus.
• Talent mapping, succession planning and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to address skills gaps and growth.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and retention for a positive candidate experience.
• Champion diversity, wellbeing and engagement across the business.
• Lead engagement surveys and drive action plans for improvement.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Coaching

Influencing

Commercial mindset

Adaptability

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded People Partner to join a successful organisation where people are central to its continued success. Working closely with leaders across the business, you will provide proactive, strategic and operational HR support, driving business performance through people initiatives that align with the organisation's values.

Client Details

FMCG organisation, site based in Callington, Cornwall

Description

The successful candidate will be a trusted People Partner, helping to create a high-performing, values-led culture while ensuring an outstanding colleague experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

As People Partner, you will:

• Partner with senior leaders and managers to deliver a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Provide expert HR guidance on organisational change, workforce planning, talent management and employee relations.
• Lead and influence key people initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of business and people strategies.
• Use people metrics, data and insights to identify trends, influence decision-making and improve business performance.
• Coach and develop managers to build leadership capability and drive engagement across teams.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, ensuring a balanced, fair and commercially focused approach.
• Talent mapping, succession planning and development initiatives to build future capability.
• Work closely with Learning & Development teams to identify skills gaps and support colleague growth.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and retention activity, ensuring a positive candidate and colleague experience.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and employee engagement across the business.
• Lead engagement survey activity, driving meaningful action plans and continuous improvement.

Profile

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent)
• Experienced HR Business Partner/People Partner
• Strong ER, coaching and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially minded with excellent influencing ability
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary + Benefits
• Callington, Cornwall - Permanent, fully on-site role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation where you can make a genuine impact.