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Recruitment Consultant at Focus, Invested In Talent for Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics & Distribution, Health & Safety, Environmental and Human…

HRBP / Food Manufacturing / Hybrid

Bedfordshire

Drive talent strategy, employee engagement & organisational development in a fast-paced UK food production business.

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic FMCG food manufacturing environment? Would you like to join a fast-growing, values-driven company known for sustainable innovation and delivering premium food solutions across the UK and international markets.

This is a senior, hands-on HR leadership role partnering closely with site and commercial leaders to develop and execute a strategic people agenda. You will lead workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and culture transformation aligned with commercial priorities. This role requires you to own the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management, succession planning, and employee relations.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing coaching and influence to embed a high-performance, inclusive culture. You will manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management, ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Leading key organisational development initiatives such as change management, leadership capability building, and continuous improvement programs will be a major focus. Additionally, you will harness HR analytics and data insights from platforms like Workday, Cascade, and Power BI to inform strategic decisions and drive improvements in workforce effectiveness.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious HR professional ready to take the next step. You may currently be a Senior HR Advisor, People Partner, or HR Manager in a smaller organisation, looking to move into a more strategic, fast-paced FMCG environment. If you have managed employee relations, supported change, or led talent initiatives, are commercially minded, and ready to influence at a senior level, you will thrive here.

To qualify for consideration you will need,

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in FMCG or Food manufacturing environment.
• A strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR policy frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders in a fast-paced setting.
• A CIPD Level 5 (or working towards), or an equivalent qualification in HR or a related discipline.

The role is commutable of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Northamptonshire

If you’re ready to leverage your HR expertise to drive business success and shape the future of food manufacturing then apply today with your CV or contact myself (Neal) directly to discuss further – If you would like to add a note to your application with why the role feels like a fit that would be a helpful but not essential.

Please note that visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position and that the employer is not open to candidates who are on Visa’s.

Ref NAH54742

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, and Dairy Product Manufacturing

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