People Partner - Bristol

Warburtons; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector seeks an HR Business Partner for their Bristol Bakery. This role focuses on supporting manufacturing operations, enhancing employee engagement, and developing leadership capabilities within a high-performing culture. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic HR environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Extra holiday entitlement purchase

Pension scheme contributions up to 7%

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Deals and discounts via Extra Dough

Investment in personal development

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR within FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, or Distribution.
• Experience leading change initiatives and supporting Trade Unions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to implement key people processes.
• Develop People Plans aligned with business goals.
• Ensure a positive employee experience.

Skills

HR/People business partner experience

Coaching

Change management

Leadership

Job description

The HR Business Partner role is central to Bristol Bakery's success—supporting the manufacturing operations and collaborating closely with the Site Leader and leadership team. You will be part of a dedicated HR team on site, including an HR Advisor and a Learning & Development Manager, reporting to the Lead People Partner for Manufacturing.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys coaching, influencing, and balancing immediate priorities with strategic thinking. The focus is on developing leadership capability, strengthening engagement, and fostering a positive, high-performing culture.

Key Accountabilities and Measures

1. Partner with senior management to implement and execute the Lead for Growth strategy and key people processes, including performance coaching to develop talent, simplify organizations, and enhance engagement.
2. Develop and implement People Plans and initiatives aligned with business goals to improve people capability and performance indicators.
3. Provide leadership and guidance on People matters, bringing expertise and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
4. Ensure a positive employee experience aligned with the employer of choice ethos and Bristol Bakery values.
5. Drive empowerment and self-service capabilities, collaborating with People Services, Resourcing, and Advisor teams for timely support.
6. Represent the voice of the internal customer to ensure central initiatives are fit for purpose and effectively implemented.
7. Maintain own continuous professional development (CPD), share knowledge, and encourage team development.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven HR/People business partner experience within FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, or Distribution environments.
• Senior HR/People generalist with leadership and coaching experience.
• Experience leading and supporting change initiatives.
• Experience working with Trade Unions and colleague forums at a site level.
• Broad and deep HR knowledge, regarded as a trusted advisor by senior colleagues and leadership.

Additional Benefits

• Profit share scheme.
• Opportunity to purchase extra holiday entitlement.
• Company contributions up to 7% in an award-winning pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Deals and discounts through the Extra Dough website.
• Investment in personal development.
• Access to fully stocked kitchens and health and wellbeing support.