Hr Business Partner / People Business Partner Job at Central Milton Keynes MK AW a minute Full Time NEW

HR Business Partner / People Business Partner

Milton Keynes Hybrid Working (3 days onsite)

Stand-alone role | 8% Bonus | Car allowance

Are you a commercially minded People professional who thrives on influencing leaders, shaping culture, and driving organisational success? This is an exciting opportunity to join a global, purpose driven organisation operating at the forefront of the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, the business supports major production environments worldwide and puts people at the heart of everything it does.

HR Business Partner / People Business Partner

The Opportunity

As a HR Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across two key divisions, partnering closely to deliver strategic and operational People initiatives.

You’ll play a pivotal role in enabling business performance through exceptional people practices, driving engagement, supporting transformation, and ensuring a high-performing, compliant workforce across the UK and Ireland.

HR Business Partner / People Business Partner

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner with business leaders to align People strategies with commercial objectives
• Lead key People processes including:
• Performance management
• Workforce & succession planning
• Talent development and leadership reviews
• Salary and reward cycles
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, including:
• Disciplinaries, grievances and investigations
• Performance and capability management
• Employment law compliance (UK & Ireland)
• Support organisational change initiatives such as restructures, M&A activity, and organisational design
• Champion employee engagement and enhance the overall employee experience
• Collaborate with global and central People teams to deliver seamless, end-to-end HR services
• Drive governance processes including approvals, reporting, and compliance frameworks
• Deliver data-driven insights through reporting and analytics
• Support onboarding and integration of new hires, including early careers talent
• Lead and implement strategic People initiatives across the region

HR Business Partner / People Business Partner

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Expertise

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role
• Must have experience working in an international, matrix environment
• Strong background in employee relations and operational HR
• In-depth knowledge of Irish (and ideally UK) employment law
• Experience across core HR disciplines;
  Performance management,Talent acquisition, Compensation & benefits, and Learning & development
• Experience using HR systems such as Workday, SAP, or similar

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)