Human Resources 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.