HR Business Partner acting as a strategic advisor for Austrian teams, translating business goals into effective people plans. Focused on engagement, development, and compliance with local labor laws.
About the role
- HR Business Partner supporting Kettering, Blunham & Ely for DS Smith, driving cultural transformation and performance improvement through HR guidance.
Responsibilities
- Act as a change agent, translating our Corporate HR Plan into actionable, site-specific people strategies.
- Partner with site leaders to deliver on key HR priorities: Change Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Development, Employee Relations, and Recruitment & Selection.
- Provide hands-on support and strategic insight, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
- Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence (Reward, Talent & Development, Talent Acquisition) to deliver a cohesive people plan.
- Work closely with our Employee Relations team and trade union partners to foster a progressive and collaborative working environment.
- Support performance and absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes.
- Use data and analytics to inform decisions, manage HRIS, and produce monthly reports.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a HR Business Partner in a fast-moving sector (Manufacturing, FMCG, Logistics preferred).
- Multi-site HR experience.
- Skilled in coaching managers and navigating complex employee relations.
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Resilient, organised, and analytical with a hands-on approach.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word).
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
- CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards/equivalent experience).
- Experience working with trade unions.
- Familiarity with Workday HRIS.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company car
- Company bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
- Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Corporate discounts, free eye test and flu jab
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP, Mental Health first aiders and Occupational Health
- Recognition programmes
- Learning and development opportunities
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