HR Business Partner in London

Location: London, UK

Company: Multinational Dairy Manufacturer

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview: We are partnering with a leading Dairy Manufacturing business in search of a highly skilled Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP). Based in London, this is a pivotal role for an HR leader with over 7 years of experience in the FMCG or food and beverage manufacturing sectors. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive people strategy across the region that aligns with global business goals, while fostering a strong company culture.

As a key member of the regional leadership team, you will champion people and culture, driving performance through effective people management, leadership development, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a regional people strategy that aligns with both regional and global business objectives, enhancing organisational performance.
• Ensure that the people agenda facilitates the company's growth while reflecting local market needs.
• Leadership & Strategic Contribution: Serve as a strategic partner to the regional leadership team, contributing to the overall business strategy and decision-making processes. Drive the company's culture across the region, ensuring it reflects the company's core values and fosters a high-performance environment.
• Talent Management: Oversee the full talent management lifecycle within the region, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and development. Implement initiatives that attract, retain, and develop top talent, aligning with the global talent strategy. Drive leadership development initiatives to build a robust pipeline of future leaders.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Lead regional employee engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with global efforts to foster high morale and productivity. Facilitate cultural change initiatives, embedding company values consistently across all locations within the region.
• Organisational Development & Change Management: Identify regional organisational development needs and implement tailored solutions that support business growth. Lead change management processes within the region, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption.
• HR Operations & Compliance: Oversee HR operations within the region, including payroll, benefits, and compliance with local employment laws and regulations. Develop and implement regional HR policies and procedures in line with global standards, ensuring a fair and equitable work environment. Manage competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain talent within the region. Conduct benchmarking to ensure that compensation and benefits packages remain competitive in the market.
• Performance Management: Oversee the regional performance management and reward processes to drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I): Lead regional DE&I initiatives, promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace in line with global DE&I strategies. Implement programs to address equity and remove barriers to inclusion, while monitoring and reporting on progress through regional DE&I metrics.
• HR Metrics & Reporting: Monitor and report on key HR metrics to the global HR team, providing insights that inform regional and global people strategies.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years HR experience in a regional or multi-site role, preferably within FMCG or food and beverage manufacturing. Proven experience in implementing HR strategies that contribute to business success.
• Skills: Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of the FMCG industry. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, providing strategic HR guidance. Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to manage complex issues.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. CIPD qualification or equivalent is preferred.
• Other Requirements: Experience with HR metrics and HRIS systems. High ethical standards and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information. Willingness to travel within the region as required.

If you are an exceptional HR leader with a passion for driving people and culture strategies in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.