Pilgrim's Europe
Human Resources Business Partner
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🚀 We’re Hiring: HR Business Partner
📍 Craigavon ¦ 💼 Full-Time
Are you a strategic HR professional ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People, Culture & Experience team, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive performance, engagement and growth.
🌟 About the Role
As our HR Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the site’s people strategy. Working directly with the Site Director and Leadership Team, you’ll provide expert guidance, drive cultural initiatives, and ensure operational excellence across all HR activities.
This is a high-impact, strategic and hands-on role where you will influence decision-making, improve employee experience, and help position the site as an employer of choice.
💡 Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnering & Workforce Planning
- Partner with senior leadership to deliver the Group People Strategy
- Lead manpower planning, organisational design, and succession planning
- Identify talent gaps and work with recruitment teams to proactively address them
- Drive change management initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce cost
Employee Relations
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- Lead and support complex ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability)
- Monitor absence trends and drive proactive interventions
- Ensure compliance with employment law, policies, and procedures
- Build strong relationships with unions and employee forums
Engagement, Culture & Wellbeing
- Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and recognition programmes
- Lead DE&I initiatives and drive participation across the site
- Strengthen community partnerships, including schools and local organisations
- Promote a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with company values
Learning & Development
- Drive development planning, performance reviews, and talent frameworks
- Coach and mentor leaders to build capability
- Support early careers programmes, apprenticeships, and training initiatives
- Maximise use of development resources including levy-funded programmes
Systems, Data & Compliance
- Maintain accurate HR systems and workforce data
- Produce insightful KPI reports to inform decision-making
- Lead HR input into audits and ensure full compliance with standards
✅ What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident, commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment.
Essential
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- Proven experience in HR Business Partnering
- Strong background in employee relations within manufacturing or FMCG
- Solid knowledge of UK employment law
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure
Desirable
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience
- Experience with HR systems (e.g., ResourceLink, SAP)
- Leadership or coaching qualifications
🎯 Key Skills
- Strategic thinking & commercial acumen
- Change management & organisational design
- Coaching, mentoring & leadership development
- Data-driven decision-making
- Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills
🎁 What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- A strategic, high-visibility role with real influence
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A collaborative and values-driven culture
- The chance to shape the future of people strategy on-site
🚀 Why Join Us?
This is more than an HR role — it’s an opportunity to lead change, shape culture, and make a lasting impact in a business that values its people.
📩 Apply Today
Ready to take the next step in your HR career?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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