Kenvue
People Business Partner - Northern Europe
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People Business Partner - Northern Europe
What We Do
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who We Are
Our global team is ~22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you!
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Role Reports To
Head of People, Northern Europe
Location
Europe/Middle East/Africa, United Kingdom, Reading, Berkshire
Work Location
Hybrid
What You Will Do
Kenvue is currently recruiting for: People Business Partner Northern Europe
Role reports to: Head of People Function, Northern Europe
Location: Reading (Hybrid)
This role plays a key role in delivering the Northern Europe people strategy, with a strong emphasis on Learning & Development. This role combines generalist HR leadership with the design and delivery of development initiatives that build organizational capability, drive performance, and support employee engagement. The successful candidate will partner with leaders to embed a culture of continuous learning, ensuring talent is developed in line with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
HR Leadership & Business Partnering
- Act as a strategic People partner to business leaders, providing expert advice on people matters.
- Lead and deliver core HR processes including performance management, talent planning, learning & development, and organizational design.
- Support workforce planning and succession strategies to ensure future talent readiness.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives aligned with company culture and values.
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Learning & Development
- Design and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with business goals.
- Conduct training needs analysis to identify capability gaps across teams.
- Develop and deliver in-house people leadership development programs for both people managers and individual contributors across a range of topics: Personal Development, Coaching, High Performing Teams, Change & Resilience & Performance Management.
- Oversee onboarding and induction frameworks to ensure a strong employee experience.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions using data and insights, continuously improving programmes.
Talent Development & Performance
- Embed a high-performance culture through effective performance management frameworks.
- Coach managers on development planning, feedback, and career conversations.
Culture & Engagement
- Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.
- Facilitate workshops, team development sessions, and leadership training.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Ensure People policies and practices comply with employment legislation.
- Support employee relations matters including investigations and conflict resolution.
- Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and track outcomes.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner.
- Strong background in Learning & Development, organizational development, or talent development.
- Experience designing and delivering training programmes and leadership development initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Ability to use data to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
- Passionate about developing people and building capability.
- Strong communicator and facilitator.
- Adaptable, collaborative, and results-driven.
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Qualifications
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.
- Degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field (preferred).
- Coaching qualification (preferred).
Workplace Development Tools
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
At Kenvue, we foster a culture of belonging. In 2024, Kenvue was selected as one of Seramount’s 100 Best Companies for working parents and caregivers, recognizing our ongoing commitment to providing inclusive benefits for Kenvuers and families. Our community attracts curious and collaborative team members motivated by always striving to improve. Our team offers you plenty of opportunities to deepen your existing expertise and build on new skills by broadening your exposure outside of your own category. By working across the business, we harness the power of data and technology in new ways to better understand human insights and drive better health outcomes.
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