HR Manager (Part-time) - Your future position?
Join us as a site HR Manager and local Business Partner supporting diverse teams, including Commercial and Technical Creation and Application, at our Milton Keynes and Higham Ferrers sites. Youll play a key role in shaping a positive employee experience, delivering local HR strategies, and driving people initiatives that support business success.
This role is a part‑time opportunity (21.75 hours) and you will work from our sites in Milton Keynes and Higham Ferrers.
About the Role
You’ll partner with managers and teams to deliver HR solutions that strengthen performance, engagement and growth. Acting as a trusted partner to various teams across the business, you will balance strategic HR planning with hands‑on support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and workforce development.
Your responsibilities
* Implement local HR strategies aligned with business priorities and site needs
* Provide guidance to managers on people management, workforce planning and performance
* Use HR data and analytics to inform decisions and enhance employee experience
* Partner with HR Centres of Excellence to embed global processes and best practices
* Oversee core HR operations: recruitment, onboarding, performance, and compensation
* Champion engagement and well‑being programs, ensuring a safe and inclusive culture
* Advise on employee relations and compliance, partnering with Site Council when required
* Contribute to HR digitalisation and process‑improvement projects
What You’ll Bring
* At least 3‑5 years of extensive HR experience, including in a partnering role
* CIPD Level 5 or bachelors/master’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and workforce management
* Experience with HR analytics, change management and digital HR tools
* Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships
Benefits you will Love
* Attractive package with local benefits
* Pension scheme, private medical insurance
* UK Life Assurance Plan
* Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity. We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.
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