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Human Resource Business Partner

International Permanent £51,794 - £60,426 per year View Job Description
The HR Business Partner will lead and manage the day-to-day HR function, ensuring compliance with employment legislation while driving employee engagement, performance management, and talent development initiatives. Acting as a strategic partner to the business, you will help shape organisational enviroment, support succession planning, and implement HR process improvements that enhance efficiency across the employee lifecycle.
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  • Fantastic Career Progression

About Our Client

Our client is a growing, dynamic manufacturing business operating across multiple jurisdictions. They are committed to fostering a high-performance, delivering operational excellence, and investing in their people. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where HR plays a pivotal role in shaping enviroment developing talent, and supporting business growth.

Job Description

HR Compliance & Audit Readiness



  • Ensure HR processes, paperwork, and systems meet legal, regulatory, and audit standards.


  • Maintain readiness for internal and external audits, including ethical frameworks.


  • Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes.


  • Produce regular HR KPIs and reports for senior leadership.



Recruitment & Workforce Planning



  • Lead end-to-end recruitment efficiently and cost-effectively.


  • Manage recruitment agency relationships and associated spend.


  • Introduce authorisation processes for hiring.


  • Support workforce planning and agency worker compliance.



Employee Relations & Absence Management



  • Advise managers on complex ER matters, grievances, and disciplinary processes.


  • Monitor absence and implement non-attendance policies.


  • Coach managers on performance management and return-to-work procedures.



Learning & Development



  • Coordinate learning initiatives aligned to business needs.


  • Facilitate appraisals, performance reviews, and succession planning.


  • Maintain training matrices and probation review trackers.



Employee Engagement & Employer Brand



  • Lead engagement initiatives, forums, and annual surveys.


  • Promote diversity, inclusion, and company values.


  • Enhance employer brand within the industry and local community.



Organisational Design & HR Advisory



  • Support organisational design, policy development, and operational improvements.


  • Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers and employees.


  • Contribute to cross-functional projects and people-focused operational excellence initiatives.



Employment Claims Management



  • Manage employment claims and disputes.


  • Liaise with external advisors and maintain meticulous case records.

The Successful Applicant

Essential



  • Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related discipline.


  • Proven experience as HR Business Partner/Manager in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.


  • Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and audit standards.


  • Experience in employee relations, recruitment, and workforce planning.


  • Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and leadership skills.


  • Data-driven approach with HR metrics and dashboards experience.



Desirable



  • CIPD qualification or equivalent professional HR accreditation.


  • Knowledge of ethical auditing frameworks (e.g., SEDEX).


  • Experience in wellbeing and diversity initiatives.


  • Track record in continuous improvement within manufacturing/FMCG.

What's on Offer



  • Lead HR initiatives that directly impact organisational growth.


  • Opportunity to develop your career in a strategic HR leadership role.


  • Work in a collaborative environment with scope for innovation and operational impact.
Contact
Naomi Molloy
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6826724
Phone number
+35312709086

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Head of HR
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Naomi Molloy
Consultant phone
+35312709086
Job reference
JN-092025-6826724