Human Resources Business Partner

Lakeland Dairies Co; Artigarvan; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy processing group in Northern Ireland is seeking an HR Business Partner to support their Artigarvan site. This pivotal role involves providing HR advisory services, fostering employee relations, and implementing talent strategies. Ideal candidates will possess a qualification in Human Resource Management and relevant HR experience, particularly within busy or manufacturing environments. The position promises a collaborative work atmosphere and the chance to become a site HR champion, making a tangible impact in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy HR role with administrative duties.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing or unionized environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advisory service to the Artigarvan site.
• Support resolution of employee relations issues.
• Guide site recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Promote best practices for performance and wellbeing.

Skills

HR advisory service

Employee relations

Relationship management

Microsoft Office

Education

3rd level qualification in Human Resource Management

CIPD Level 5

Postgraduate degree in HR management

Job description

Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.

With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 8 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world’s foremost ‘blue chip’ companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.

The Group’s Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.

Applications are invited for the above position that will be based at our Artigarvan Site in County Tyrone.

The Role:

As a key member of our Group HR Team, the successful applicant will act as a trusted advisor and strategic, operational partner to the business. Working closely with our Head of HR NI/UK and other HR colleagues, this influential individual will support a consistent and transparent adoption of people policies and practices across the business and our Artigarvan site.

A strong and confident communicator, our HR Business Partner will thrive as the lead HR ambassador for their site while building trusted and key relationships with all stakeholders and employees.

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for an ambitious HR Professional to really make their mark across a busy production site while developing a reputation as a site HR champion.

Key responsibilities will include (Not limited to):

• Provide a professional and dedicated HR advisory service to the Artigarvan site and other Lakeland Dairy sites if/when required.
• Support and guide the investigation and resolution of employee relations issues including grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with departments within the business, establishing professional credibility and trust.
• Support with site recruitment requirements including interview involvement, job description creation and Company onboarding process.
• Promote best practice, people processes and systems for Performance Management and Employee Wellbeing, as part of a HR approach to Continuous Improvement.
• Work alongside the Group Talent Team, supporting the implementation of the talent strategy including succession planning management, Personnel Development Plans (PDP) and career development processes.
• Design and implement initiatives to develop and promote employee engagement and communications.
• Support the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion agenda across all HR processes (recruitment, talent management, culture initiatives etc.) to ensure employees feel valued for their contribution at all times.
• Action and support specific HR projects as required to support the delivery of the overall Business and People Strategy
• Update HR policies and procedures in line with best practice, and relevant employment legislation and in collaboration with HR Business Partners across NI sites.

The person:

• 3rd level qualification in Human Resource Management, Level 5 CIPD or working towards this.
• Experience from within a busy HR role of a similar level, performing a range of administrative duties, working to tight deadlines and advising others in NI/UK legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and relationship management skills.
• A postgraduate degree in HR management, CIPD level 7, experience from within a manufacturing environment and/or experience of working in a unionized environment would be advantageous.

If you have the necessary skills and attributes to meet this exciting opportunity in a dynamic, high volume and fast-moving business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application Process: To apply or for further information, please send a copy of your CV by email to Glen Young ([e-mail].) Closing date is Monday 12th January 2026.

Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at [e-mail].