Senior HR Business Partner - R&D Intimate Wellness & Selfcare

Reckitt; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hygiene and health company is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner located in Hull, offering hybrid working. The role involves driving strategic HR initiatives, championing diversity, and managing employee experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with experience in FMCG or pharmaceuticals. Benefits include competitive salary, bonus, and extensive wellbeing programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Bonus

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience as HRBP or in a COE role, ideally within FMCG or pharmaceuticals.
• Ability to manage HR and business agendas in complex organizations.
• Knowledge of employee engagement and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Drive business priorities and strategy with leadership.
• Lead HR practices to enhance employee experience.
• Manage change proactively in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Digital fluency

Creative problem-solving

Job description

We are Reckitt, home to the world's best-loved and most trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose is to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to high-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right, not a privilege.

Human Resources

Our HR team is the force for good that brings Reckitt's ambition to life. We work together to ensure sustained profitable growth by unleashing the power of our purpose, people, and performance. Now is an exciting time to shape the future of HR, influence a dynamic global organization, and develop your leadership skills.

In our HR community, you'll own your projects and workstreams. We focus on developing leaders to spearhead our culture and growth, supporting and mentoring you to deliver impactful plans that drive business performance, celebrating successes along the way.

About the role

Senior HR Business Partner

Location: Hull, Hybrid Working

Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, bonus, pension, private health, car allowance

Closing date: 12th September 2025

Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the SVP/VP and leadership team to drive business priorities and strategy.
2. Champion value creation through optimal organization setup, attracting, developing, and retaining talent with a robust, diverse pipeline.
3. Guide senior leadership, unifying talents and objectives through a shared strategic narrative.
4. Ignite cultural transformations that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
5. Collaborate with Trade Unions and lead key Employee Relations work in Hull.
6. Partner with CFO and SVP of the region to lead HR and business CFC.
7. Work with global HR and Centers of Excellence to enhance employee experience and adapt strategies to regional needs.
8. Cultivate engagement and manage change proactively in a dynamic environment.
9. Lead and mentor a team of HR professionals, advocating for diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
10. Ensure HR practices comply with local regulations, maintaining Reckitt's reputation as an employer of choice.

Experience Required

• Experience as HRBP or in a COE role, ideally within FMCG or pharmaceuticals, with global exposure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage HR and business agendas in complex, cross-matrix organizations.
• Proven cultural savviness and understanding of developing markets.
• Track record in designing strategic HR interventions for organizational excellence.
• Ability to lead change and motivate diverse teams.
• Strong business acumen, experience in value creation, OE, talent management, compliance, and DEI.
• Digital fluency and data-driven storytelling skills.
• Creative problem-solving in HR challenges.
• Knowledge of employee engagement, employment law, and people analytics.

What We Offer

We prioritize inclusion, supporting our people through global Employee Resource Groups, wellbeing benefits, parental leave, mental health programs, life insurance, and global share plans. We also offer short-term incentives for outstanding performance, aligned with our pay-for-performance philosophy.

Equality Statement

We hire for potential as well as experience. If this role and Reckitt feel like a good fit, we encourage you to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.