Senior HR Business Partner

NOVUS Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support multiple sites within a dynamic FMCG manufacturer. The role involves driving HR initiatives, building relationships across the organization, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Ideal for those looking to influence at high levels and lead change in an engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior HR leadership in fast-paced manufacturing or logistics environments.
• Able to influence at all levels within the organization.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Work with site and functional leads on uniform people strategies.
• Encourage open dialogue with regular factory visibility.
• Lead organisational change initiatives.

Skills

Strong background in employee relations

Commercially minded

Skilled in change management

Confident communicator

High emotional intelligence

Education

MCIPD Level 5 and above or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner

70-80k plus car allowance and package

A senior HR Role for an experienced candidate who understands the challenges involved in fast paced manufacturing. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in evolving environments with the agility to manage changing priorities due to the nature of the industry and the customer profile. This particular role needs a confident operator to partner with the Senior Leadership Team and be involved in the detail to drive the people strategy forward. There will be some travel due to the multiple locations involved.

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The Key responsibilities will be to:

• Work with the site and functional leads to identify and implement uniform people strategies to support the operational and business goals.
• Be the face of HR to encourage open dialogue, building rapport across all functions with regular factory visibility.
• Embed an employee strategy with a fair and consistent approach in all areas
• Lead organisational change initiatives.
• Oversee investigations and be the subject matter expert advising the HR team when required for a fair, thorough and efficient resolution.
• Collaborate with the DE&I Teams to embed the company culture.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Be a trusted advisor to the SLT, employee representatives and union contacts.
• Leadership of the HRBP teams.

What background do you need for this Senior HRBP role:

• MCIPD Level 5 and above or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in senior HR leadership in deadline driven manufacturing or logistics environments.
• Strong background in employee relations, including unionised environments.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to link people initiatives to business outcomes.
• Skilled in change management and able to influence at all levels.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Confident communicator with high emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Able to build rapport, have a presence across all areas of the operation.

This is an ideal role for an experienced HRBP looking to progress their career and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team of this dynamic FMCG manufacturer. Being a key contact for multiple sites. The visibility this role awards allows for multiple contact points across the operation for future development.

If you're ready to drive culture, engagement, and change in a dynamic environment, this could be the move you are looking for this Autumn.