People Business Partner

Northampton Business Directory; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a global FMCG business to find a People Business Partner. This role involves providing generalist HR support, advising on policies, and driving improvements in employee engagement. Ideal candidates will have a solid HR background, a strong understanding of UK employment law, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. The position offers a flexible arrangement with three days onsite.

Qualifications

• Strong HR generalist background, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR policy.
• Comfortable working at pace and partnering with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HR support across the site.
• Lead and manage employee relations cases effectively.
• Advise managers on HR policies and best practices.
• Support people planning, absence management, and engagement initiatives.
• Drive compliance and positive cultural change.
• Contribute to HR operations projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR generalist background

Understanding of UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Solutions-focused approach

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Job description

Artis HR are delighted to be partnering with a global FMCG business as they look to appoint a People Business Partner to support their growing regional operation. This is a true generalist role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business and involved in the full employee lifecycle.

Overview

As the People Business Partner, you'll work closely with operational leaders to deliver a proactive and solutions-focused HR service. You'll be the go-to for all day-to-day people matters, from employee relations and policy guidance through to driving improvements across processes, culture, and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on generalist HR support across the site
• Lead and manage ER cases in a fair, timely and commercially aware way
• Advise managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice
• Support with people planning, absence management and engagement initiatives
• Help drive consistency, compliance and positive cultural change
• Contribute to projects across HR operations and continuous improvement

About You

• Strong HR generalist background, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, engineering, or similar operational environments
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR policy
• Comfortable working at pace and partnering with stakeholders at all levels
• Pragmatic, approachable and solutions-focused
• 3 days onsite, with flexibility
• Permanent role, partnering closely with site leadership

If you're a confident HR Generalist/People Partner who thrives in a hands-on, operational environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Artis HR for a confidential conversation.

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