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Job title – HR Business Partner Salary – £55-60k + Car Allowance Location: Battersea Are you a proactive and dynamic HR professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an experienced HR professional to lead HR across our Harvey & Brockless business (part of The Compleat Food Group). You will oversee the HR Team and work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that drive business success. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a crucial role in shaping the H&B people plan. Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and implement HR strategies, modernise HR processes, and contribute to a thriving and engaged workforce. You will be a key player in driving positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance, and supporting leadership teams with best HR practices. Key Responsibilities HR Strategy & People Plan: Partner with senior leadership to understand challenges, develop robust HR solutions, and align site-level HR initiatives with the wider group. Support integration activities. Employee Engagement & Employee Relations: Establish and maintain effective communication forums, deploy the annual employee survey, and drive engagement improvements. Lead casework, including complex disciplinary & grievance cases, ACAS claims, and tribunals, with central Employee Relations support. Manage community sponsorship, charity, and volunteering initiatives while upskilling local leaders to handle day-to-day HR queries. Workforce Planning, Talent Attraction & Retention: Develop and deliver a future workforce plan, partner with flexible labour providers to optimise workforce planning and cost efficiency, oversee recruitment, and implement a retention strategy. Lead the H&B annual pay strategy, ensuring market competitiveness and fairness. Performance Management & Leadership Development: Ensure effective performance review processes and coach managers on best practices in leadership and HR activities, including performance reviews, grievance hearings, and return-to-work interviews. HR Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with SEDEX, maintain accurate HR paperwork and right-to-work documentation, and oversee biannual SAQ audits. Health, Safety & Environment: Ensure all new starters receive necessary SHE and food safety training to comply with industry standards. What We’re Looking For Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified with experience at HR Manager level or above. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG. Strong background in employee engagement, industrial relations, and talent management. Experience partnering with senior leadership to influence change. Solid knowledge of UK employment law, handling complex cases, and leading consultation processes. Proactive mindset with the ability to balance business performance and employee well-being. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunities for professional growth and career development. The chance to make a real impact on employee engagement and workplace culture. Flexible working arrangements, including 1 day working from home or the option of a 4-day working week. Career development opportunities within a thriving and supportive fast-growing organisation. The opportunity to be part of a close-knit large team that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Benefits To Include 33 Days annual leave 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year Online and High-street retailer discount scheme Employee well-being and community support groups Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform Charity Initiatives and Team events 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support) Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts. Online Wellbeing benefits Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount Why Join Us? If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and make an impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a key player in the success of Compleat Food Group! The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process. Recruitment Agencies We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team. If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you. Apply now Show more Show less
