HR Business Partner – 18 Months FTC

Company: FMCG Exec
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Location: Bedford
Job Description:

With a high reputation, we are in partnership with a UK food manufacturer renowned for crafting high quality products across private label and brand, enjoyed by millions nationwide. With decades of expertise behind them, this business blends traditional with cutting‑edge innovation to deliver a wide variety of products at scale. They’re a dynamic, fast‑growing organisation with a strong commitment to excellence, sustainability, and investing in their people, offering a modern, forward‑thinking environment where new ideas are encouraged, and career development is truly supported.

If you want to be part of a business shaping the future of the food industry with market‑leading capabilities, this is an exciting place to build your next chapter.

The role

The successful HR Business Partner will join the team on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract. Working closely with operational leaders across multiple sites, you’ll provide practical, people‑focused HR support in a fast‑paced environment. The role covers the full HR generalist remit, including organisational design, workforce planning, talent and succession planning, performance management and complex employee relations. You’ll play a key role in shaping an inclusive, high‑engagement culture, supporting change and using insight‑led data to inform decision‑making, while collaborating closely with a wider HR team to ensure consistent, compliant and values‑led people practices.

The ideal fit

  • A strong HR generalist experience.
  • Background in operational, manufacturing or distribution environments.
  • A strong desire to make things happen
  • Is a change champion and pioneers new ideas and approaches
  • Strong, confident communicator with good influencing and interpersonal skills with a capability to flex style when appropriate
  • Comfortable working cross functionally
  • Self starter

Salary: Up to £60,000, plus benefits package.

Location: Milton Keynes area.

Start date available ASAP.

If you believe in your ability and wish to develop your career please click ‘apply’ and one of our team will be in touch.

Posted: April 3rd, 2026