People Partner

Samworth Brothers Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned business as a People Partner, where you will shape workplace culture and support business growth. You will work closely with leaders to enhance employee experience and drive performance. The role offers competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Growth and Development Opportunities

Enhanced Pension

Discounts on Purchases

Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Experience partnering with senior management in dynamic environments.
• Strong skills in employee relations and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Drive initiatives across the full colleague lifecycle.
• Promote wellbeing and continuous learning.

Skills

Employee Relations

Coaching

Organisational Change

Commercial Mindset

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

About The Role

Join Our Family at Samworth Brothers!

At Samworth Brothers, We do Good Things with Great Food! We love our food and our people. Join us and be part of something special, where your work truly matters.

About Us

We are a family owned business with an aim of being a long term force for good. We want to make a difference to our People, our Communities and the Planet. Our values are:

• We Make Things Happen: We are proactive and focused on solutions.
• We Take Pride: We deliver high-quality products and services.
• We Are a Family: We support and celebrate each other.

What You'll Do

Are you passionate about shaping workplace culture, driving performance through people, and supporting business growth through strategic HR? At Samworth Brothers Supply Chain, we’re looking for a proactive and hands-on People Partner to join our People Team. As a key member of our team, you’ll work closely with leaders across four sites to deliver flexible and effective people solutions. You’ll play a vital role in embedding our values, enhancing employee experience, and building a positive, high-performance culture.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers, supporting them through change and development.
• Drive initiatives across the full colleague lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to talent development and succession planning.
• Provide hands-on support in employee relations, absence management, and performance enhancement.
• Leverage people data and insight to influence business decisions and demonstrate return on investment.
• Represent the People Team in senior meetings and contribute to strategic planning when required.
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous learning throughout the business.

Your work as a People Partner will help us bring joy to our customers with exceptional food.

What you will need

There is a right role for everyone and we want to set you up for success. For the People Partner role, we are looking for the following key skills and experience:

• Experience of partnering with senior management teams in a dynamic business environment.
• Strong skills in employee relations, coaching, and organisational change.
• Commercially-minded approach with a passion for people and culture.
• CIPD Level 5 is preferred but not essential—your practical experience matters most.

What We Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We provide a supportive and rewarding environment with:

• Competitive Salary: Reflective of your skills and experience and reviewed each year.
• Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Growth and Development: Opportunities for career progression across our whole business.
• An Enhanced Pension: To enable you to save with our help towards your retirement.
• Discounts where it counts: We offer discounts on everyday purchases, days out, and holidays through our benefit platform. We also work closely with The Company Shop where you can benefit as a member.
• Family Feel: A supportive and inclusive culture.