HR Business Partner, HR Business Partner

We’re Hiring: HR Business Partner

Craigavon | Full-Time

Are you a strategic HR professional ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People, Culture & Experience team, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive performance, engagement and growth.

As our HR Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the site’s people strategy. Working directly with the Site Director and Leadership Team, you’ll provide expert guidance, drive cultural initiatives, and ensure operational excellence across all HR activities.

This is a high-impact, strategic and hands-on role where you will influence decision-making, improve employee experience, and help position the site as an employer of choice.

• Partner with senior leadership to deliver the Group People Strategy
• Lead manpower planning, organisational design, and succession planning
• Identify talent gaps and work with recruitment teams to proactively address them
• Drive change management initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce cost

• Lead and support complex ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability)
• Monitor absence trends and drive proactive interventions
• Ensure compliance with employment law, policies, and procedures
• Build strong relationships with unions and employee forums

• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and recognition programmes
• Lead DE&I initiatives and drive participation across the site
• Strengthen community partnerships, including schools and local organisations
• Promote a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with company values

• Drive development planning, performance reviews, and talent frameworks
• Coach and mentor leaders to build capability
• Support early careers programmes, apprenticeships, and training initiatives
• Maximise use of development resources including levy-funded programmes

• Maintain accurate HR systems and workforce data
• Produce insightful KPI reports to inform decision-making
• Lead HR input into audits and ensure full compliance with standards

We’re seeking a confident, commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment.

• Proven experience in HR Business Partnering
• Strong background in employee relations within manufacturing or FMCG
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., Resource Link, SAP)
• Leadership or coaching qualifications

• Strategic thinking & commercial acumen
• Change management & organisational design
• Coaching, mentoring & leadership development
• Data-driven decision-making
• Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A strategic, high-visibility role with real influence
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A collaborative and values-driven culture
• The chance to shape the future of people strategy on-site

This is more than an HR role — it’s an opportunity to lead change, shape culture, and make a lasting impact in a business that values its people.

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