Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Reports to: Associate Director – Global Business Partnering

Team: Global HR

Office Location: Chippenham, UK

Contract type: Permanent

Work set up: Hybrid (2 days a week onsite)

Join a Science-Led Consumer Healthcare Pioneer on an Exciting Growth Journey

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? At Alliance, we're a dynamic, science-led consumer healthcare organisation specialising in advanced skincare solutions and vitamins, minerals & supplements (VMS).Backed by innovation and driven by purpose, we're on an exciting journey of transformation and growth — expanding our reach, enhancing our brands, and bringing cutting-edge products to more consumers across the globe.

As we continue to evolve, we’re looking for passionate, curious, and driven individuals to join us. If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the future of health and wellness in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment — this is your moment.

As a HR Business Partner, your job purpose will be to:

• Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into people priorities and ensure effective implementation of core HR processes and policies across the function or region.

What you’ll be doing as a HR Business Partner

Business Partnering & Strategy

• Translate business strategy and HR roadmap into functional or country-specific HR strategies.
• Support and coach managers to build team capability, drive engagement, and improve performance.
• Influence key people and talent decisions to support business outcomes.
• Lead talent and succession planning processes for region/function.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence (COEs) to enhance the delivery and impact of HR services.
• Engage and embed global HR processes and initiatives at a local level.
• Deliver and/or support HR projects with an emphasis on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with global HR colleagues to share best practices, ensure consistency of approach, and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives.

Core HR Processes & Project Delivery

• Lead and deliver core cyclical HR processes (e.g., pay review, performance calibration, development planning).
• Support organisational change, design, and workforce planning in collaboration with HR and business leaders.
• Analyse and leverage people data to support decision-making, enhance employee experience, and identify trends.
• Ensure HR systems and records are accurately maintained, supporting data integrity, reporting, and compliance.

Employee Relations & Policy Implementation

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing expert advice and guidance to managers.
• Proactively identify and manage ER risks; implement preventative measures where possible.
• Represent the business with works councils and local labour authorities, as required.
• Conduct employee lifecycle activities including probation reviews, exits, and return-to-work conversations.
• Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and business needs.
• Resolve ER issues and provide expert advice to managers, implementing preventative strategies where appropriate.

Talent, Retention & Engagement

• In partnership with the Talent team, support retention planning and initiatives to reduce regrettable attrition.
• Promote a culture of high performance and accountability through effective performance management.
• Support capability development through coaching and local delivery of development activity.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a generalist HR Business Partnering role, preferably in a corporate or consumer health setting.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and employee relations best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and build credibility at all levels within the organisation.
• Experience managing or supporting organisational change and HR project delivery.
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) qualified or working towards.

We offer great benefits which include.

• 25 days holiday per annum + one celebration day + one volunteering day + plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Option to buy an additional 10-days holiday per annum (subject to start date).
• Pension – doubled up to a maximum of 10% (EG – If you as an employee contribute 5% and above, Alliance will contribute 10%, or if you contribute 4% Alliance will contribute 8%)
• Life assurance – 4 x basic salary
• Health cash plan and Private medical cover free for the employee, with the option to add a partner, and children to up to the age of 24 in full time education.
• Eye care assistance (every 2 years)
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Employee assistance programme which incorporates “Perks at Work” (retailer and gym membership discounts),
• Cycle scheme for electric and push bikes
• Electric vehicle scheme with Tusker (terms apply)
• Agile working, and family friendly policies.
• Global employee recognition scheme.
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 for a successful hire

If you are looking to make a difference and be part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you