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Ashley Kate HR & Finance are excited to be partnering with a Major UK based Food producer in the Milton Keynes area, as they continue to develop their HR function recruiting in a HR Business Partner.

This is a very fast paced business that are going through a period of change, therefore looking for a experienced HR Business partner to support with this change, bringing experience and knowledge to the business.

The role is site based in Milton Keynes working Monday - Friday 8am-5pm with expectation to be flexible with hours around shift patterns, at least 1 late or early shift per week (generally 1pm to 10pm, or 3am to 12pm)to hold meetings with shift managers on the night shifts.

Working with a large team of 19, reporting into the Senior HR Business partner, you will have full support from a wider HR team.

Salary £40-50,000 DOE

About the Role

The company are looking for a HR Business Partner with strong experience of working in a busy, evolving environment. You will also run site wide HR projects with other members of the HR and L&D team, in topics such as health and wellbeing, reward and recognition, ED&I,

· Proven background in a HR Business Partnering role, including hands on management of employee relations cases.

· Oversee the delivery of talent management, recruitment, reward and recognition, wellbeing, and ED&I commitments across allocated departments.

· Review and interpret KPI data to pinpoint trends, risks, and opportunities, proposing practical improvements to strengthen departmental performance.

· Influence leaders to set clear objectives, provide meaningful feedback, and ensure their teams are supported, developed, and appropriately challenged.

· Confidently challenge and support managers to ensure people decisions are consistent, fair, and aligned with commercial priorities.

· Work closely with designated departments to ensure they each have an active, forward looking people plan that supports longterm growth and capability development.

· Coach managers and key colleagues on how to correctly apply HR processes, policies, and documentation, including the relevant legal context behind them.

· Provide advice to management on key areas of employment law, including legislation such as the Equality Act.

About you

· CIPD qualification is desirable, although equivalent experience will also be considered.

· Experience delivering or supporting initiatives across areas such as recruitment, reward & recognition, health & wellbeing, or similar people focused programmes.

· Exposure to change management and/or project delivery would be beneficial.

· Ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced setting with a varied workload.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels.

· Competent user of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Project.

· Experience with, or formal training in, Insights, Myers‑Briggs (MBTI) or comparable psychometric tools would be an advantage.

· Approaches challenges with a constructive mindset, using initiative to find and implement solutions.

· Demonstrates organisational values and expected behaviours in day‑to‑day interactions.

To apply for this exciting new role please email your CV or call 0115 9223000

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