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    Essential Cuisine Ltd

    Food Manufacturing

    HR Business Partner

    Winsford, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-timePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    Primary Location :

    WINSFORD, United Kingdom

    At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

    We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

    Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

    By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

    If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

    Who are we looking for?

    CIPD Level 5 in HR or related field.

    Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.

    Experience of working with high degree of confidentiality

    Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

    Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

    Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment

    Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

    Proficient in HR systems (e.g. Workday, Cascade, Power BI) and Microsoft Office

    Experience of HR projects and change management

    Coaching or mentoring experience

    Willing to suggest and explore ways of improving existing processes and Systems

    Regular to travel to Atlas House - Biggleswade 2-3 times per month to support our other offices.

    Key Responsibilities

    Strategic & Operational Partnering

    • Partner with business leaders and managers to develop and implement HR strategies that support organisational goals.
    • Align people strategies with commercial objectives to drive business performance and engagement.

    Employee Relations & Compliance

    • Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues including performance management, grievance, disciplinary, and sickness absence.
    • Ensure HR compliance with UK employment law, internal policies, and food industry regulations.
    • Support internal and external audits by maintaining robust documentation and processes.

    Talent & Performance Management

    • Lead succession planning and talent review processes to ensure workforce stability and secure future leadership capability.
    • Drive the performance management cycle and support managers with capability development.

    Recruitment & Retention

    • Oversee recruitment processes to attract, select and retain top talent across all levels.
    • Implement initiatives to reduce turnover and enhance employee retention, particularly in operational teams.

    Learning, Development & Culture

    • Identify training needs and implement learning pathways.
    • Champion DE&I and wellbeing to build an inclusive, safe, supportive and resilient culture.

    Change Management

    • Provide HR leadership in organisational change initiatives, restructures, and continuous improvement projects.
    • Coach managers through change processes with a focus on communication and employee engagement.

    HR Data & Analytics

    • Analyse HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
    • Present data-driven insights to influence workforce planning and decision-making.

    Candidate Profile

    CIPD Level 5 in HR or related field.

    Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.

    Benefits

    Competitive benefit package

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    We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Essential Cuisine Ltd

    Essential Cuisine is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality food ingredients and seasonings for the foodservice industry.

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    Food Manufacturing
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