Senior HR Business Partner

Novus Recruitment Ltd; Whitchurch; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic FMCG manufacturer is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to enhance its HR strategies and lead change initiatives across multiple sites. This role demands an experienced candidate with strong leadership skills and a proven history in manufacturing or logistics. The ideal applicant will possess an MCIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent, alongside a robust understanding of UK employment law. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact culture and engagement within an evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior HR leadership roles.
• Strong background in employee relations, particularly in unionised environments.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Work with site and functional leads to implement people strategies.
• Build rapport across all functions with regular visibility.
• Lead organisational change initiatives and oversee investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Employee Relations

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Education

MCIPD Level 5 or equivalent

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.