Human Resources Business Partner

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

• CIPD Level 5 or 7

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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