Job Description Role: HR Business Partner

Location: Kraft-Heinz Kitt Green, Wigan UK

Working hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:00pm

Who are we?

We are Kraft-Heinz Kitt Green – Home of our world-famous Heinz Baked Beans, "Nourishing the Nation" and in production since 1959! You will be joining one of the world's best loved Food & Beverage brands, as well as one of the most iconic FMCG factories in Europe.

About the HRBP Role

We're seeking a dedicated HR Business Partner to join our UK Operations People and Performance team as a key member at our Kitt Green Factory in Wigan, Europe's largest Food & Beverage manufacturing site.

As a vital part of our business, the People and Performance team is responsible for upholding our company culture, recognising and retaining top talent through our innovative rewards system. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to shape and implement the strategic plan and lead on our HR budget, aligning with our overall company strategy. You'll balance day-to-day activities with strategic planning and project participation, gaining valuable experience in a HR function within a global food industry leader.

If you're a motivated and strategic problem solver looking to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing Developing and implementing our People strategy, HR KPIs, and talent management plans to drive business results; Align organisational structure, define rewards plans, and manage budgets; Collaborate with manufacturing heads to optimize costs and efficiency; Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit, select, and onboard top talent; Identify development gaps and propose training solutions to support business needs; Design and deliver programs to enhance employee engagement and development; Lead employee services, including relations, communications, and discipline / grievance management; Negotiate with councils and unions while maintaining positive business relationships; Drive continuous improvement through project implementation and process standardisation; Analyse data to advise people strategy and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives. What You'll Have Bachelors or Master's Degree / CIPD L7 qualified; Experience in manufacturing and fast-paced environment an essential; Experience working alongside a Union; Ability to meet deadlines and cope with high-volume workload; Outstanding prioritisation skills; Ability to influence both inside and outside you immediate peer group. What we offer: A competitive salary plus up to 25% annual bonus. 27 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, Options to 'buy' additional annual leave, Tusker Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounts on gym memberships, 12x Life Assurance Virtual GP, and Best Doctors service, Private Medical Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance, Eye-care, And much more! About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and commitment to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and cultivating strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Location(s)

Kitt Green

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.