HR Business Partner to the Workington Mill

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Holmen Board & Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients’ customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England. 

Your future challenge

As HR Business Partner you will join a well-established Company that truly values the wellbeing of its employees. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources and Corporate Responsibility you will act as a trusted partner, strengthening and evolving people strategies that reflect and reinforce the Holmen core values of Courage, Commitment, and Responsibility.

Your responsibilities would include:

• Partnering with stakeholders to shape and deliver people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Leading and delivering on HR projects to improve processes and employee experience.
• Shaping and delivering the wellbeing agenda and advancing diversity, equality and inclusion across the business.
• Managing complex employee relations cases and advising managers on best practice.
• Attracting, recruiting and onboarding the very best talent.
• Leading proactive succession and talent planning to build strong future capability across the organisation.
• Optimising employee performance, engagement and recognition.
• Ensuring employee compensation and benefits are aligned with current and future business needs.
• Maintaining collaborative and cooperative union relations.
• Developing clear, comprehensive and compliant people policies that support both organisational goals and employee experience.
• Interpreting HR data and metrics to provide insights and influence decision-making.
• Supporting and delivering organisational change and transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• A relevant professional qualification i.e. Level 7 CIPD, HR /Relevant Degree, MBA.
• A minimum of three 3 years' experience in a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) or similar level HR role.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence audiences.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing people effectively.
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• The knowledge and experience to deliver on the areas of responsibility.

We offer you:

• A competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays
• Generous contributory pension plan
• 3 x Life Assurance cover
• A range of benefits to support your heath & wellbeing
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Bi-annual eye test at local optician
• Flu vaccinations
• Annual uniform allowance
• Proactive medical screening with on-site OHT support
• On-site staff canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause policy
• Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub
• Active Social Club with money off local entertainment vendors and regular events throughout the year

Normal hours of work are 0830-1631 hours daily, Monday to Friday with a half hour unpaid lunch and are in the office.

Disabled applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply.  We will make accommodations during the recruitment process to ensure accessibility.

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times.

Apply today!

If you’re looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer orientated business, we’d love to hear from you. 

To apply, please click the “Apply for this position” link at the end of the advert and upload your CV to arrive by 1800 hours on Sunday 4th January 2026