Job Description

Job Title:

HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Location:

Bernard Matthews - Derby (On-site)

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:

Competitive (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Bernard Matthews is looking for a

site-based HR Business Partner

with a

proven track record

of driving people performance in a manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role, where you'll lead the HR function, support line managers, and play a key role in delivering operational change and engagement initiatives across our Derby site.

If you're a passionate HR professional with leadership experience, strong employment law knowledge, and a collaborative approach, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering

Deliver and lead the implementation of a site-wide People Plan. Improve organisational capability through effective workforce planning and structure review. Build positive employee relations and work collaboratively with the recognised union. Provide expert advice to managers on policies, employment law, and best practices. Analyse HR KPIs to identify trends and recommend actions. Manage employee relations cases effectively, fairly, and with minimal business risk. Support working time compliance aligned with ETI base code standards.

Team Leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing HR team, including HR Generalists and Administrators. Coach and mentor junior HR staff, supporting apprenticeships and career growth. Set performance objectives and drive continuous improvement within the HR function.

Recruitment & Talent

Represent HR in all mid- to senior-level interviews. Manage and improve the site's recruitment strategy. Promote community engagement to attract local talent and future skills.

Employee Engagement

Drive employee engagement through initiatives like VOICE forums and Coffee Shop sessions. Analyse and present employee feedback to the Senior Management Team. Support site managers in building high-performing, collaborative teams.

General HR Support

Contribute to HR policy development in line with legislation. Work with the Head of HR on strategic and ad hoc projects.

What We're Looking For

Minimum

2 years of HR experience

(preferably in food manufacturing or similar).

CIPD qualified

(Level 5 or above). Strong knowledge of

employment law

and HR best practices. Experience handling employee relations cases from start to resolution. Confident in coaching and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong leadership, planning, and analytical skills. Proficient in

Microsoft Office

(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Canteen Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Human resources: 2 years (required) Microsoft Office: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person