At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business performance through exceptional people leadership and strategic partnerships.
- Company: Join a fourth-generation family business known for quality and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy health support, employee discounts, annual pay reviews, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping people strategies and enhancing colleague experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR roles with a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 51648 - 63126 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced People Partner to join our People Team and play a pivotal role in driving business performance through exceptional people leadership. Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, shaping and delivering people strategies that support organisational goals, create high-performing teams, and enhance the colleague experience. As a strategic business partner, you will use people insights, data, and commercial understanding to influence decision-making, lead change initiatives, develop talent, and ensure people remain at the heart of every business decision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with leaders to enable people plans and business priorities.
- Provide advice and guidance on employee relations matters, in a fair and consistent way.
- Coach managers to address performance, absence, wellbeing and capability conversations.
- Help deliver change, restructures and organisational updates when needed.
- Use people data and insights to spot trends and recommend improvements.
- Deliver engagement, inclusion and culture initiatives across the site.
- Ensure people processes follow company policy and employment law.
- Work closely with recruitment, learning and reward teams to deliver joined-up progress.
- Coach and build confidence in managers to handle people matters well.
About You
We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You will bring the following skills and experience:
- You will have experience of working at a People Partner level, HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role.
- Having a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
- You will have a strong knowledge of employment law and experience of managing complex casework.
- Experience of a coaching approach with managers to empower them.
- With a calm, practical approach to problem solving.
- Having strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
What We Offer
We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.
- Company pension scheme
- Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Opportunity for extended leave
- Free on-site parking
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
About Us
Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build. At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special! We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
People Partner employer: Samworth Brothers Limited
At Samworth Brothers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and growth of our Maintenance Managers. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a supportive work culture, competitive benefits including an enhanced pension scheme and private health coverage, and numerous opportunities for professional development, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally within our family-oriented team.
