Business Area: Nestle UK&I 
Location:  York Factory

Salary  Circa £39,000 depending on experience.

Fixed Term Contract End date 31.12.2026 

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• 2 paid volunteering days
• A focus on personal development and growth (insert relevant detail on study support, etc)

Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our York Factory, the home of Kit Kat, Aero, Polo and more! The role will play a key role in supporting operational leaders to deliver business performance through people. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role in a factory environment, requiring a strong balance of commercial partnering and operational HR expertise.

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you will work closely with factory leadership, managers and employee representatives to provide pragmatic, solutions‑focused HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your impact

• Act as a trusted HR partner to site leadership and line managers, aligning people plans to operational and commercial priorities
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and performance issues in a unionised / manufacturing setting
• Support organisational change initiatives
• Lead and support case management, ensuring consistency, compliance and timely resolution
• Coach and upskill managers in people management, leadership capability and employment best practice
• Use HR data and insights to identify trends, inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Support engagement initiatives and actions to improve retention, attendance and productivity
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and site agreements
• Partner with the wider HR team on company‑wide projects and initiatives

Your ingredients for success

 To be successful in this role you will already have a fantastic breadth of Employee Relation HR Lead Experience), ideally with previous experience within the Manufacturing or an FMCG operation (desirable not essential).

Essential:

• Strong employee relations expertise, including experience working with trade unions
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application

Desirable:

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting 24/7 or multi‑shift operations
• Experience of change management in a factory or industrial setting

What you need to know

Advert closing date: 06.02.2026

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland