About the Role
We are currently searching for a talented and driven individual to join our UK HR team as an HR Business Partner to provide onsite HR leadership to our Livingston and Lockerbie sites in the UK Packaging division. Reporting into the Senior HR Business Partner, the HR Business Partner will act as a change agent and be pivotal in driving forward the HR and Business Strategy to enable a step change in culture and performance. You will implement the HR Corporate Plan across both sites and provide support and guidance to business leaders, truly partnering the business to drive results and people capabilities. You will use your experience to coach our site leaders on several key focus areas including Change Management, Engagement, Performance & Talent, Employee Relations and Recruitment & Selection. You will be a problem solver who is trusted in resolving challenging situations, continually driving best practice and ensuring compliance with all company procedures, policies and employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide onsite HR leadership at Livingston and Lockerbie sites.
* Implement the HR Corporate Plan and support business leaders across both sites.
* Coach site leaders on Change Management, Engagement, Performance & Talent, Employee Relations and Recruitment & Selection.
* Resolve challenging situations, drive best practice and ensure compliance with company procedures, policies and employment legislation.
* Support line managers in performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues, working closely with ER case managers.
* Conduct monthly reporting, HRIS management and oversee the monthly payroll process with the Shared Service Centre.
About You
You will be experienced in supporting and enabling line managers to competently deal with performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues and work closely with ER Case Managers. You should have a track record of working in a progressive and collaborative employee relations environment, partnering with recognised trade unions. You will be analytical and comfortable with monthly reporting, HRIS management and the shared service centre payroll.
Minimum Requirements
* Experience of operating as an HR Business Partner in a fast‑paced environment.
* Experience coaching managers in delivering HR related activities.
* Up to date, comprehensive knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Resilient, organised and analytical with a positive and confident approach to problem solving.
* Comfortable working with Microsoft tools – particularly Excel and Word.
* Multi‑site experience, ideally in Manufacturing, FMCG or Logistics.
* Ability to take a hands‑on approach to some transactional tasks but think both operationally and strategically.
* Previous experience working in partnership with trade unions.
Preferred Requirements
* CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience.
* Workday system experience would be beneficial.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Company car scheme access.
* Company bonus.
* Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection.
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Annual Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Corporate discounts.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
Location & Working Pattern
This is an onsite role, you will be expected to work from either the Livingston or Lockerbie site Monday to Friday (with occasional working from home).
We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.
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