HR Business Partner
Are you ready to take on a transformative HR leadership role, driving meaningful cultural change in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment?
Can you navigate complex employee relations challenges while fostering trust and engagement in a diverse workforce?
Do you have the vision and expertise to shape HR strategies that align with business transformation and deliver lasting impact?
MacGregor Black are partner with a FMCG business on the search for a HR Business Partner. This is a permanent role based in Grimsby.
The HR Business Partner will play a critical role in partnering with site leadership to deliver high-impact HR solutions. You’ll lead efforts to standardize and implement HR policies, reduce agency reliance, drive employee engagement, and upskill the workforce—all while navigating the challenges of a multicultural and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a tailored People Plan to support the site’s transformation and align with overarching business strategies.
* Oversee a range of initiatives, including workforce structure optimization and the alignment of pay and grading systems.
* Manage complex ER cases with a focus on compliance, fairness, and operational needs.
* Build trust and accountability across the workforce by addressing challenges in mindset and behaviours.
* Lead efforts to enhance employee engagement, ensuring alignment with a culturally diverse workforce.
* Design and deliver training programs to upskill employees and improve leadership capabilities.
* Drive the transition from agency-based staffing to a more stable salaried workforce.
* Collaborate with site leadership to improve ways of working and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
* Support the transition of leadership responsibilities following the departure of key site leaders, ensuring stability and effective decision-making.
* Champion a safety-first culture, reinforcing adherence to health, safety, and compliance standards.
* Standardize and implement HR policies and procedures, addressing gaps to ensure consistency and alignment with best practices.
* Partner with cross-site teams to ensure compliance with ESG goals and regulatory requirements.
What we’re looking for?
* Extensive HR experience within manufacturing or FMCG environments.
* Proven success in managing complex employee relations and driving cultural change.
* Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change projects, particularly those involving workforce transitions and process improvements.
* Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation.
* Strong knowledge of employment law and best practices in HR policy implementation.
* A mix of strategic vision and hands-on problem-solving capabilities.
* CIPD Level 5 (essential); CIPD Level 7 (desirable).
Salary up to £60k + benefits.
Please contact Alice Redmond for more information today.