Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Bonus (eligible from next bonus year)
Join The Compleat Food Group
At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a journey to create great quality food that people love to eat. We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded HR Business Partner to join our Ebbw Vale leadership team and play a key role in shaping our people agenda.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with senior leaders to drive engagement, performance, capability and culture.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll act as a trusted advisor to the Site Senior Leadership Team, leading the development and delivery of a robust people plan that supports operational performance and long-term business success.
This is a broad and influential role where you'll have responsibility for everything from employee engagement and industrial relations to talent development, workforce planning, organisational design and HR compliance.
What You'll Be Doing Strategic HR Partnership
- Partner with the Site Leadership Team to understand business priorities and provide data-led people solutions.
- Develop and deliver the site people plan, aligned to wider Group HR objectives.
- Lead and support Group-wide HR initiatives and transformation projects.
- Drive continuous improvement and modern HR practices across the site.
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Lead complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent and compliant outcomes.
- Build strong employee engagement through employee forums, communication channels and engagement initiatives.
- Manage annual engagement surveys and coordinate action planning.
- Support effective union and employee representative relationships where applicable.
Talent & Performance
- Oversee recruitment activity alongside the Group Talent Team.
- Drive retention initiatives and analyse workforce trends.
- Lead succession planning and talent reviews for key roles.
- Support delivery of the site pay strategy.
- Ensure performance management processes are embedded and effective.
Workforce Planning & Labour Management
- Partner with Operations and Finance to ensure workforce plans support productivity and performance.
- Manage labour deployment, agency relationships and labour cost controls.
- Identify workforce risks and implement sustainable people solutions.
Leadership & Capability
- Coach and influence senior leaders to achieve business objectives.
- Develop leadership capability across the site.
- Lead and develop the site HR team, building a high-performance culture.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure HR practices remain legally compliant and aligned with company policies.
- Oversee Employment Tribunal, ACAS and complex ER cases where required.
- Lead SEDEX and SMETA audit readiness activities.
- Monitor HR KPIs and implement corrective actions as required.
- Ensure compliance with Right to Work, Working Time Regulations and Modern Slavery requirements.
What We're Looking For
- CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent HR experience.
- Previous experience operating as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner within manufacturing, FMCG or another fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong employment law and employee relations knowledge.
- Experience influencing and coaching senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead organisational change and people initiatives.
- Experience with audits and compliance frameworks such as SEDEX or SMETA would be advantageous.
- A commercially focused mindset with a passion for developing people and improving performance.
Why Join Us? About The Compleat Food Group
At The Compleat Food Group, we're proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we're on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We're home to some of the UK's most exciting and loved food brands, includingWall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we're a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK's major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we're united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.
We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:
- Company Bonus Scheme recognising performance and contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
- 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
- Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
- Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
- EV charging points - available at selected sites
- Private Medical Insurance (work level dependent)
- 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
- Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
- Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
- Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
- Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
- Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
- Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
- Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
- Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
- Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
Community & Culture
- 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
- Charity initiatives and fundraising events
- Team socials to connect and celebrate together
- Employee networks & support groups - including
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