HR Business Partner - Operations at Valeo Foods

Leeds, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Relations, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Stakeholder Management, UK Employment Law, Change Management, HR Metrics Analysis, Recruitment Strategy, Organizational Development, CIPD

Industry

Food Production

Description

Company Description At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity. But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds. Job Description As HR Business Partner, you will partner closely with operational and site leaders to provide commercially focused HR support that drives business performance, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness across the operational side of the business. Working alongside the Lead HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and site-based teams while delivering both strategic HR initiatives and hands-on people support. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a visible impact within a growing food manufacturing business. Partner with operational managers and leaders to provide pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice and guidance across manufacturing and operational teams. Support the Lead HR Business Partner in delivering the operational people agenda aligned to business objectives and site performance goals. Coach and support line managers on employee relations matters including performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes. Contribute to organisational development, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning activities. Support employee engagement initiatives and help foster a positive and inclusive culture. Analyse HR metrics and trends to support data-driven decision making. Work closely with recruitment teams and hiring managers to support attraction and retention strategies. Assist with change management and business transformation projects where required. Ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant with employment legislation and company standards. Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders. Qualifications Previous experience in an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, or similar generalist HR role. Experience supporting managers within a fast-paced manufacturing, FMCG, supply chain, logistics, or operational environment is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Confident handling employee relations cases and advising managers. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organisation. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD is desirable. A positive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement. Additional Information What we offer you in return 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Matched pension scheme Death in service Cycle to work scheme Retailer discount platform Staff discount And plenty more!

Responsibilities

Partner with operational leaders to provide commercially focused HR support across manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics. Drive business performance and employee engagement through coaching managers on employee relations and delivering strategic HR initiatives.