Overview
Manpower is currently seeking an HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) to join our global FMCG client - a purpose‑led organisation behind many of the world's most trusted Ice Cream food products. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast‑paced, innovative environment where your contribution truly makes an impact.
The position is based at Barnwood, Gloucester. This is a full-time temporary role for until 30/11/2026, requiring 37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Start date 01/06/2026. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £50,000k - £65,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner strategically with Site Director and Site Leadership Team, providing guidance on organization design, workforce planning, engagement, ER and change initiatives.
- Deliver end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle, balancing strategic thinking with practical execution.
- Lead industrial relations matters, working closely with the Union to create a harmonious working environment.
- Lead complex employee relations matters, ensuring alignment with UK employment legislation and best practice and undertake ER cases where needed.
- Lead on site-based projects and data requests related to the de-merger of the business as required.
- Work with the Training Manager to ensure the site remains legally compliant and site training requirements are met.
- Manage a team of 7 (2 x Assistant Business Partners, HR Co-Ordinator, Training Manager, Training Co-Ordinator, Digital Learning Designer/Trainer and Communications and Engagement Lead), ensuring goals are on track and coaching and supporting where required.
- Manage on-site delivery providers i.e. Occupational Health and Temp resource provider.
- Support the on-site apprenticeship programs, providers and manage the DAS account.
- Coach and influence senior leaders to foster high-performing, accountable teams.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure seamless recruitment delivery.
- Contribute to site audits ensuring HR compliance.
- Lead and organise site communications and site cascades.
- Contribute to UK HR initiatives aligned with UK HR Lead.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to work on-site as this is not a hybrid or home-based role.
Qualifications
Essential Experience
- Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner within the UK.
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
- Proven experience working in a unionised environment and dealing with industrial relations matters.
- Comfortable operating strategically while remaining hands-on.
- Skilled at influencing and challenging senior stakeholders and supporting organisational change.
Preferred / Desirable
- Experience of Workday
- Payroll experience
Gloucester working environment
- Ice cream manufacturing environment
- There is an onsite restaurant available, serving breakfast and lunch
- Uniform for manufacturing workers
- Staff shop selling discounted products
- Onsite parking
- Close proximity to M5 motorway and a 20 minute drive from Cheltenham
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