An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a leading, multi-site foodservice group that forms part of a large, UK-wide organisation.
This role offers the chance to make a real difference, partnering with senior leaders across several dynamic businesses. The successful candidate will bring a mix of commercial awareness, emotional intelligence, and a hands-on approach to deliver effective people strategies and foster a positive, performance-driven culture.
The Role
The HR Business Partner will work closely with business leadership teams to shape and implement HR plans that align with overall group strategy. This is a highly visible and varied role requiring confidence, credibility, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
Key priorities include:
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior management, influencing and supporting people decisions.
• Developing and implementing site-specific HR and people plans that drive performance and engagement.
• Managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to succession planning and talent development.
• Advising on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent resolution.
• Leading annual reward and performance processes to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Partnering with leadership teams on organisational design, change management, and culture initiatives.
About the Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a confident, commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. They’ll be approachable, proactive, and able to influence senior stakeholders while maintaining a practical, solution-focused approach.
Essential experience and attributes:
• Proven HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor experience within a commercial or operationally focused business.
• Strong generalist knowledge across the full HR spectrum, including employment law and employee relations.
• Demonstrable experience supporting multiple sites or business units.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• High emotional intelligence and sound professional judgment.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across sites in the South East.
The Package:
This is an opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation where HR is valued as a true business partner. The role offers:
• £45,000 - £50,000 Basic salary, car allowance, company pension scheme, 25 days holiday