People Partner - 12 months FTC

People Partner - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) - 4th December 2026 commencement date

Location: Kinmel, North Wales

We're recruiting for a People Partner to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional, perfect for someone passionate about building capability and bringing out the best in people in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a key member of the site leadership team, you'll be the go-to People expert for a busy manufacturing site of around 100 colleagues. You'll work closely with the leadership team and line managers to develop capability, manage talent and help the site deliver its strategic priorities. You'll need to hit the ground running, building trusted relationships quickly and keeping the People agenda moving throughout the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the People agenda on site, covering everyday HR support, compliance and the projects that add value
• Work with the site leadership team on development and succession planning, so the site has the right people and skills for the future
• Coach and support line managers to manage performance, build capability and take ownership of people decisions
• Interpret HR policy and employment legislation, and guide managers so it's applied consistently and fairly
• Give practical, timely advice on people issues, balancing what individuals need with what the business needs
• Lead recruitment planning for the site, with a focus on time to fill, budget and turnover
• Engage with trade unions and colleague representatives on terms and conditions, negotiations and consultations, including the annual pay award
• Lead and support the wider HR team so colleagues stay engaged and able to reach their potential

About you

• CIPD qualified, or with equivalent experience gained in HR
• Experience in an HR leadership role, ideally in a multi-functional manufacturing environment
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation
• Proactive and organised, able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and deliver results
• Demonstrative attention to detail and turning data into insights and action plans
• Confident building relationships and influencing at all levels across a diverse workforce
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and HRIS systems

At INSPIRED, we want to inspire colleagues to join, stay, develop, and achieve, creating an inclusive and sustainable business fit for growth. One of the enablers of achieving this, is to offer competitive pay and benefits to all colleagues.

Our Total Reward Benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible working (4 days on site)
• Annual bonus related to personal and company performance of 15%
• Enhanced pension, life assurance, and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and holiday buy options
• People and Pets First benefits, including paw-reavement and paw-ternity leave and bring your dog to work
• Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at-home fertility testing
• Heavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify, or breakdown cover)
• Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and electric car charging
• Onsite canteen, free hot drinks, and modern facilities

See all our INSPIRED benefits here

Inspired Benefits Book

About us

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, and Ultra Premium Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, Crick and Plechatel, produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition.

Our Purpose: To create happiness

We're on a mission to set a new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry-one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED's unique behaviours and colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring.

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@inspiredpetnutrition.com

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