Orion Electrotech
HR Business Partner / People Business Partner
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HR Business Partner / People Business Partner
Milton Keynes Hybrid Working (3 days onsite) Stand-alone role | 8% Bonus | Car allowance
Are you a commercially minded People professional who thrives on influencing leaders, shaping culture, and driving organisational success? This is an exciting opportunity to join a global, purpose-driven organisation operating at the forefront of the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, the business supports major production environments worldwide and puts people at the heart of everything it does.
The Opportunity
As a HR Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across two key divisions, partnering closely to deliver strategic and operational People initiatives.
You’ll play a pivotal role in enabling business performance through exceptional people practices, driving engagement, supporting transformation, and ensuring a high-performing, compliant workforce across the UK and Ireland.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Partner with business leaders to align People strategies with commercial objectives
- Lead key People processes including:
- Performance management
- Workforce & succession planning
- Talent development and leadership reviews
- Salary and reward cycles
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, including:
- Disciplinaries, grievances, and investigations
- Performance and capability management
- Employment law compliance (UK & Ireland)
- Support organisational change initiatives such as restructures, M&A activity, and organisational design
- Champion employee engagement and enhance the overall employee experience
- Collaborate with global and central People teams to deliver seamless, end-to-end HR services
- Drive governance processes including approvals, reporting, and compliance frameworks
- Deliver data-driven insights through reporting and analytics
- Support onboarding and integration of new hires, including early careers talent
- Lead and implement strategic People initiatives across the region
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What We’re Looking for
Experience & Expertise
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role
- Must have experience working in an international, matrix environment
- Strong background in employee relations and operational HR
- In-depth knowledge of Irish (and ideally UK) employment law
- Experience across core HR disciplines; Performance management, Talent acquisition, Compensation & benefits, and Learning & development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field
- CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)
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