HR Business Partner

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • Bletchley, Buckinghamshire
  • Apr 15, 2026
Contractor Retail

Job Description

HR Business Partner - Supply Chain (12 Month FTC) Milton Keynes

I'm supporting a well-established, fast-paced retail business as they look to welcome an HR Business Partner into their team on a 12-month maternity cover, based at their Distribution Centre in Milton Keynes.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a key role within a busy operational environment, partnering closely with site leadership to support the people agenda and keep things moving at pace.

What you'll be doing

Partnering with the DC leadership team to deliver both strategic and hands-on HR support
Supporting and coaching managers across performance, engagement and employee relations
Leading on ER activity, including more complex cases, ensuring a consistent and fair approach
Supporting workforce planning, structure and organisational changes on site
Driving engagement, culture and wellbeing initiatives within a fast-paced environment
Using people data to spot trends and support decision-making
Playing a key role in developing capability across the management team
Acting as a trusted advisor, bringing a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach

About you

CIPD qualified (or working towards)
Strong HR generalist / business partnering experience, ideally within a logistics, distribution or retail environment
Confident managing ER in a fast-paced, operational setting
Comfortable working on-site and building relationships across all levels
Pragmatic, resilient and able to work at pace
Strong communicator with a hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up approach
Passionate about people, culture and making a real impact

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the operation and wants to make a difference in a busy, people-first environment.

Salary c 50,000 - 55,000 + Benefits
Please apply with your most up-to-date CV!

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