HR Business Partner FMCG 55,000 - 60,000 + benefits Love the pace of manufacturing? Confident managing ER alongside other generalist HR activities? We're partnering with a successful FMCG manufacturer in the North West to find an HR Business Partner who can thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. You'll be working at the heart of a busy site, influencing senior leaders and getting hands-on with the full spectrum of HR activity. Why this HRBP role? A fast-paced, high-performing manufacturing site where no two days are the same. Significant ER exposure, including complex case management and union engagement. A true business partnering role where you'll shape the people agenda and see your impact quickly. The chance to collaborate with other HR specialists in the business to share ideas. Your focus will include: Managing ER cases from start to finish with confidence and professionalism. Coaching and supporting line managers to develop capability. Partnering with senior leaders on projects that drive engagement and improve culture. Contributing to restructures, policy reviews, and organisational change. Embedding a proactive, solutions-focused HR approach across the site. What we're looking for: Proven HR generalist experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or other fast-moving sectors. Strong ER knowledge and confidence in handling complex cases. Resilient, agile and able to prioritise when the pace is relentless. CIPD qualified (or equivalent). A natural communicator who can influence and build trust at all levels. If you're at your best when every day has variety, you are agile and can reprioritise, this senior HR role in a busy and demanding factory could be your next move. For a confidential conversation, contact Sarah in the Novus Team. We specialise in recruitment within food and FMCG, if this HR role has come along at the wrong time or not quite what you are looking for, please get in contact for future permanent or interim HR opportunities.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
HR Business Partner FMCG 55,000 - 60,000 + benefits Love the pace of manufacturing? Confident managing ER alongside other generalist HR activities? We're partnering with a successful FMCG manufacturer in the North West to find an HR Business Partner who can thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. You'll be working at the heart of a busy site, influencing senior leaders and getting hands-on with the full spectrum of HR activity. Why this HRBP role? A fast-paced, high-performing manufacturing site where no two days are the same. Significant ER exposure, including complex case management and union engagement. A true business partnering role where you'll shape the people agenda and see your impact quickly. The chance to collaborate with other HR specialists in the business to share ideas. Your focus will include: Managing ER cases from start to finish with confidence and professionalism. Coaching and supporting line managers to develop capability. Partnering with senior leaders on projects that drive engagement and improve culture. Contributing to restructures, policy reviews, and organisational change. Embedding a proactive, solutions-focused HR approach across the site. What we're looking for: Proven HR generalist experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or other fast-moving sectors. Strong ER knowledge and confidence in handling complex cases. Resilient, agile and able to prioritise when the pace is relentless. CIPD qualified (or equivalent). A natural communicator who can influence and build trust at all levels. If you're at your best when every day has variety, you are agile and can reprioritise, this senior HR role in a busy and demanding factory could be your next move. For a confidential conversation, contact Sarah in the Novus Team. We specialise in recruitment within food and FMCG, if this HR role has come along at the wrong time or not quite what you are looking for, please get in contact for future permanent or interim HR opportunities.
Senior HR Business Partner 70-80k plus car allowance and package A senior HR Role for an experienced candidate who understands the challenges involved in fast paced manufacturing. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in evolving environments with the agility to manage changing priorities due to the nature of the industry and the customer profile. This particular role needs a confident operator to partner with the Senior Leadership Team and be involved in the detail to drive the people strategy forward. There will be some travel due to the multiple locations involved. . The Key responsibilities will be to: Work with the site and functional leads to identify and implement uniform people strategies to support the operational and business goals. Be the face of HR to encourage open dialogue, building rapport across all functions with regular factory visibility. Embed an employee strategy with a fair and consistent approach in all areas Lead organisational change initiatives. Oversee investigations and be the subject matter expert advising the HR team when required for a fair, thorough and efficient resolution. Collaborate with the DE&I Teams to embed the company culture. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law. Be a trusted advisor to the SLT, employee representatives and union contacts. Leadership of the HRBP teams. What background do you need for this Senior HRBP role: MCIPD Level 5 and above or equivalent experience. Proven track record in senior HR leadership in deadline driven manufacturing or logistics environments. Strong background in employee relations, including unionised environments. Commercially minded, with the ability to link people initiatives to business outcomes. Skilled in change management and able to influence at all levels. Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation. Confident communicator with high emotional intelligence and integrity. Able to build rapport, have a presence across all areas of the operation. This is an ideal role for an experienced HRBP looking to progress their career and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team of this dynamic FMCG manufacturer. Being a key contact for multiple sites. The visibility this role awards allows for multiple contact points across the operation for future development. If you're ready to drive culture, engagement, and change in a dynamic environment, this could be the move you are looking for this Autumn.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Senior HR Business Partner 70-80k plus car allowance and package A senior HR Role for an experienced candidate who understands the challenges involved in fast paced manufacturing. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in evolving environments with the agility to manage changing priorities due to the nature of the industry and the customer profile. This particular role needs a confident operator to partner with the Senior Leadership Team and be involved in the detail to drive the people strategy forward. There will be some travel due to the multiple locations involved. . The Key responsibilities will be to: Work with the site and functional leads to identify and implement uniform people strategies to support the operational and business goals. Be the face of HR to encourage open dialogue, building rapport across all functions with regular factory visibility. Embed an employee strategy with a fair and consistent approach in all areas Lead organisational change initiatives. Oversee investigations and be the subject matter expert advising the HR team when required for a fair, thorough and efficient resolution. Collaborate with the DE&I Teams to embed the company culture. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law. Be a trusted advisor to the SLT, employee representatives and union contacts. Leadership of the HRBP teams. What background do you need for this Senior HRBP role: MCIPD Level 5 and above or equivalent experience. Proven track record in senior HR leadership in deadline driven manufacturing or logistics environments. Strong background in employee relations, including unionised environments. Commercially minded, with the ability to link people initiatives to business outcomes. Skilled in change management and able to influence at all levels. Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation. Confident communicator with high emotional intelligence and integrity. Able to build rapport, have a presence across all areas of the operation. This is an ideal role for an experienced HRBP looking to progress their career and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team of this dynamic FMCG manufacturer. Being a key contact for multiple sites. The visibility this role awards allows for multiple contact points across the operation for future development. If you're ready to drive culture, engagement, and change in a dynamic environment, this could be the move you are looking for this Autumn.
Finance Manager 60- 65k plus bonus and package - Hybrid We're partnering with a small, but ambitious FMCG manufacturing business based in the East Midlands, and we're looking for someone who's not just great with numbers but also an open communicator. You'll work closely with the Managing Director, helping to shape the financial strategy and support operational decision-making. What you'll be doing: As part of the Senior Leadership Team, partner with the MD to provide financial insight and support across the business Producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis Driving improvements in cost control and operational efficiency Supporting strategic planning and business growth initiatives Giving detailed cost analysis and collaborating with other functions in the business What we're looking for: A qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Someone who's approachable, collaborative, and confident communicating across teams Able to provide financial insight based on strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in manufacturing and operations Ambitious, hungry for development - this role will lead to a more senior finance role in the long term as the business grows. Experience in manufacturing is essential. The opportunity The business has a close-knit, supportive team. You voice will be heard, and your contribution will be visible. You will have direct involvement in shaping the future of the business as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. The opportunity for future personal development is wide open for the right person in this role. Hybrid, flexible working You may be a senior management accountant ready to make that next step in your career or in a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager role feeling like you are a number and not seen or heard. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a smaller business where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager 60- 65k plus bonus and package - Hybrid We're partnering with a small, but ambitious FMCG manufacturing business based in the East Midlands, and we're looking for someone who's not just great with numbers but also an open communicator. You'll work closely with the Managing Director, helping to shape the financial strategy and support operational decision-making. What you'll be doing: As part of the Senior Leadership Team, partner with the MD to provide financial insight and support across the business Producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis Driving improvements in cost control and operational efficiency Supporting strategic planning and business growth initiatives Giving detailed cost analysis and collaborating with other functions in the business What we're looking for: A qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Someone who's approachable, collaborative, and confident communicating across teams Able to provide financial insight based on strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in manufacturing and operations Ambitious, hungry for development - this role will lead to a more senior finance role in the long term as the business grows. Experience in manufacturing is essential. The opportunity The business has a close-knit, supportive team. You voice will be heard, and your contribution will be visible. You will have direct involvement in shaping the future of the business as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. The opportunity for future personal development is wide open for the right person in this role. Hybrid, flexible working You may be a senior management accountant ready to make that next step in your career or in a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager role feeling like you are a number and not seen or heard. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a smaller business where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.