We are recruiting for a 12‑month fixed‑term Human Resources Business Partner covering maternity leave, acting as a trusted advisor to managers and employees across the UK, Ireland and France.
Responsibilities
- Business Partnering & Management Support
Partner with leaders and managers to provide expert HR advice, guidance and coaching on all people‑related matters. Support business objectives through the development and implementation of people plans aligned to organisational strategy. Build effective relationships across the business and act as a trusted advisor to management teams. - Employment Law & Employee Relations
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practices across the UK, Ireland and France. Advise and support managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management and organisational change. Manage complex employee relations cases in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. - Organisational Development & Change
Partner with business leaders to support organisational design, workforce planning and restructuring activities. Support the planning and execution of organisational change initiatives, ensuring alignment of people, processes and business objectives. - Learning, Development & Performance
Design, deliver and evaluate learning and development initiatives. Embed a high‑performance culture through effective performance management processes. - Employee Engagement & Wellbeing
Lead employee engagement initiatives, including employee surveys, listening groups and employee forums. Support leaders in developing and implementing action plans arising from employee feedback. - Recruitment & Talent
Support recruitment, onboarding and employer branding initiatives. Assist hiring managers with workforce planning, job descriptions, interview processes and selection activities for key roles. - Digital HR & Continuous Improvement
Develop and implement digital HR solutions and practices that improve efficiency, employee experience and compliance. Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes and ways of working. - HR Metrics & Reporting
Produce and analyse HR metrics and reports to provide meaningful insights and support business decision‑making. Monitor key people indicators including turnover, absence, engagement and performance.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or similar generalist role
- Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations (multi‑country experience desirable)
- Experience supporting organisational change and transformation
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multi‑site or regional environment
- Analytical mindset with experience using HR data and insights
- Experience with HR systems (Workday preferred)
- CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience)
Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
