HRBP- Shaftesbury, Dorset - England

HR Business Partner – First Milk | Shaftesbury
Salary up to £60,000 DOE + car allowance + bonus
On-site with flexibility | Certified B Corp

Are you a confident, people-focused HR professional ready to make an impact in a purpose-led FMCG organisation? This is a brilliant opportunity to join First Milk, a growing Certified B Corp business that puts sustainability, collaboration, and people at the heart of everything it does.

This is an excellent opportunity to own the people agenda on a busy operational site, balancing hands-on delivery with genuine strategic influence. You’ll join a high-trust HR team and partner closely with the site leadership to build capability, embed a positive, performance-led culture and make practical improvements that stick.
 

What you’ll be doing

• Partner with leaders to deliver across the full generalist HR remit – including performance, talent, engagement, and reward.
• Coach and influence senior stakeholders to build leadership capability and embed cultural change.
• Lead and develop a small HR team of 3 to deliver exceptional support and drive continuous improvement.
• Support organisational design, resource planning, and succession activity to ensure future capability.
• Oversee local reward processes, including bonus schemes and pay reviews.
• Champion a positive employee experience through engagement forums, communication plans, and leadership visibility.
• Partner with the wider HR team to ensure consistent processes and governance across the business.

About you

You’ll bring credibility, energy, and a pragmatic approach, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

• Generalist partnering experience in a fast-paced setting (FMCG/manufacturing ideal) and strong ER/employment law know-how.
• A coaching style with the confidence to influence senior leaders and support change.
• Team leadership experience (or clear readiness) and a calm, resilient approach.
• CIPD Level 7 (or working towards) preferred.

Why this is a great move
• Purpose-led, people-first: a Certified B Corp that balances profit and purpose and invests in communities and the environment.
• Real influence: a key member of the site leadership team with Head of HR support and trust to get things done.
• Tangible progress: help land positive T&Cs enhancements following an acquisition while protecting the site’s close-knit culture.

Ready to make a real impact in a business where people, purpose, and performance truly matter?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation by emailing kelsie.patterson@symedrummond.co.uk

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