Head of HR NPTC Confectionery & Snacking
2026-10-17T00:00:00
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
GB
YO7 1PL
Any
Nestlé
2026-11-17T10:00:21.687
Business Area: Nestlé Product Technology Centre Confectionery & Snacking
Location: York Office (hybrid), minimum of 3 days a week in the office
Salary: Circa 75,000 depending on experience
Some of our other fantastic benefits
- 17% car allowance
- Private health care
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous pension scheme - up to 12% contribution from Nestlé
- 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
- 2 paid volunteering days
- A focus on personal development and growth
About us
Nestlé's Product Technology Centre (NPTC) for Confectionery & Snacking in York is a global innovation and technical centre. Our colleagues work across disciplines and locations to develop product, process and technology innovation to strengthen and grow our business as well as strengthening manufacturing capability for our 50 factories and markets across the global confectionery and snacking business. We have a strong focus on inclusion and belonging and a culture that enables all our people and teams to thrive.
Your Impact
As the Head of HR (HR Lead), you will shape and deliver the people agenda for NPTC Confectionery & Snacking in a global remit, ensuring the organisation has the talent, capability and culture needed to achieve its strategic ambitions. Working as a trusted partner to the leadership team, you will lead change, strengthen organisational effectiveness and create an environment where people and teams can thrive.
People Strategy
Align talent, organisation and culture priorities with business objectives.
Transformation & Change
Lead the people aspects of organisational and business
Partnership
Coach and challenge senior leaders to build capability and drive performance.
HR Leadership & Governance
Lead effective HR delivery, ensuring people practices support business needs and align with Nestlé standards.
Organisation Effectiveness
Strengthen structures, ways of working and workforce capability to support future success.
Talent & Succession
Build diverse talent pipelines and succession plans for critical roles.
Culture & Engagement
Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture where people can do their best work.
Your Ingredients for Success
You will bring strategic HR leadership experience, strong business acumen and the ability to influence at senior levels. You will be comfortable leading change, navigating complexity and delivering results through collaboration and strong stakeholder engagement.
- HR Leadership: Experience leading a broad people agenda and aligning HR expertise, services and governance with business priorities.
- Business Partnership: Proven ability to influence senior leaders and contribute to business & Organisation Design.
- Acumen: Ability to translate business priorities into practical people solutions.
- Matrix Working: Experience achieving results through influence and collaboration in a complex environment.
- People Leadership: Experience leading, coaching and developing teams.
- Employment Practice: Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to build credibility and strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Desirable
- Global Experience: Exposure to an international or globally matrixed or R&D Environment: Experience supporting technical, research or innovation-led teams.
- FMCG or Manufacturing: Knowledge of consumer goods, operations or manufacturing environments.
- Employee Relations: Experience working with employee representatives or trade unions.
What you need to know
Closing Date: 16th October 2026
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We believe that embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment enables everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Accessibility and Adjustments
At Nestlé, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience where everyone can perform at their best. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements. Any information you share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence and used only to support you throughout the recruitment process.
To find out more about Nestlé's commitment to DE&I: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestlé: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland
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