Senior Human Resources Manager
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Senior Human Resources Business Partner
About the Role
I'm seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders while driving strategic people initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for aligning talent strategies with business objectives, strengthening leadership capability, and fostering a high-performing, engaged workforce.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable influencing executive leaders and executing day-to-day HR initiatives. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and is passionate about building strong teams, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and creating a positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership Partner with senior leaders to develop people strategies that support business goals, operational priorities, and future growth. Provide coaching and guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and team development. Collaborate with leaders to navigate organizational changes, business transformation, and evolving workforce needs. Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization while proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and solutions.
Employee Relations & HR Leadership
Serve as the primary advisor on employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation. Provide practical, business-focused recommendations while ensuring fair and consistent application of employment practices. Foster a positive workplace culture centered on accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement. Stay current on employment laws and HR best practices to ensure organizational compliance and mitigate risk.
Leadership Development
Coach managers and business leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities and improve team performance. Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives that build organizational bench strength. Facilitate leadership tools, frameworks, and development programs that enhance management effectiveness.
Talent Management
Partner with hiring leaders and Talent Acquisition to identify workforce needs and support strategic hiring decisions. Lead talent review discussions, succession planning, performance management, and employee development initiatives. Identify high-potential employees and help create development plans that support long-term organizational growth. Support change management initiatives that drive employee adoption and organizational success.
Organizational Effectiveness & Compensation
Partner with leadership on organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent strategies that improve business performance. Provide guidance on compensation philosophy, salary administration, incentive programs, promotions, and market competitiveness. Assist leaders in making data-driven talent and organizational decisions through workforce analytics and reporting. Support enterprise-wide HR initiatives while ensuring successful implementation across business units.
HR Operations & Process Improvement
Oversee key employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, accommodations, and employee records. Partner closely with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and other HR functions to ensure a seamless employee experience. Maintain compliance with employment regulations while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of HR systems and documentation. Continuously evaluate HR processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and service delivery. Champion a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant HR Business Partner experience supporting multiple business functions. Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, organizational development, talent management, and performance management. Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership and influencing business decisions. Exceptional communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Experience using workforce metrics and data to drive informed business decisions. Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is considered an asset.
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About The Sterling Choice
People-first recruitment for the global food and beverage industry.
We don’t just fill jobs.
We source talent that aligns with your values, culture, and long-term vision - because success isn’t just about skills on a resume, it’s about finding the right fit.
Since 2013, we've partnered with some of the world’s most innovative food, FMCG, and engineering companies, delivering recruitment solutions that last, across R&D, FSQA, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Sales & Marketing.
🌍 Global capability. Local knowledge. With offices in Chicago USA, Cambridgeshire UK and Dubai UAE, we’re building teams that make a difference - wherever you are.
Our impact, by the numbers:
⚡ 90% of the roles we’re briefed on are successfully filled ⚡ We reduce time-to-hire by 70% on average ⚡ The average tenure of our placements is 3 years ⚡ We work at PACE
Whether you're building out a new plant, scaling operations, or strengthening leadership, we deliver recruitment that’s strategic, aligned, and built to last.
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Senior Human Resources Manager
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Senior Human Resources Business Partner
About the Role
I'm seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders while driving strategic people initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for aligning talent strategies with business objectives, strengthening leadership capability, and fostering a high-performing, engaged workforce.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable influencing executive leaders and executing day-to-day HR initiatives. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and is passionate about building strong teams, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and creating a positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership Partner with senior leaders to develop people strategies that support business goals, operational priorities, and future growth. Provide coaching and guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and team development. Collaborate with leaders to navigate organizational changes, business transformation, and evolving workforce needs. Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization while proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and solutions.
Employee Relations & HR Leadership
Serve as the primary advisor on employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation. Provide practical, business-focused recommendations while ensuring fair and consistent application of employment practices. Foster a positive workplace culture centered on accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement. Stay current on employment laws and HR best practices to ensure organizational compliance and mitigate risk.
Leadership Development
Coach managers and business leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities and improve team performance. Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives that build organizational bench strength. Facilitate leadership tools, frameworks, and development programs that enhance management effectiveness.
Talent Management
Partner with hiring leaders and Talent Acquisition to identify workforce needs and support strategic hiring decisions. Lead talent review discussions, succession planning, performance management, and employee development initiatives. Identify high-potential employees and help create development plans that support long-term organizational growth. Support change management initiatives that drive employee adoption and organizational success.
Organizational Effectiveness & Compensation
Partner with leadership on organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent strategies that improve business performance. Provide guidance on compensation philosophy, salary administration, incentive programs, promotions, and market competitiveness. Assist leaders in making data-driven talent and organizational decisions through workforce analytics and reporting. Support enterprise-wide HR initiatives while ensuring successful implementation across business units.
HR Operations & Process Improvement
Oversee key employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, accommodations, and employee records. Partner closely with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and other HR functions to ensure a seamless employee experience. Maintain compliance with employment regulations while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of HR systems and documentation. Continuously evaluate HR processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and service delivery. Champion a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant HR Business Partner experience supporting multiple business functions. Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, organizational development, talent management, and performance management. Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership and influencing business decisions. Exceptional communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Experience using workforce metrics and data to drive informed business decisions. Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is considered an asset.
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About The Sterling Choice
People-first recruitment for the global food and beverage industry.
We don’t just fill jobs.
We source talent that aligns with your values, culture, and long-term vision - because success isn’t just about skills on a resume, it’s about finding the right fit.
Since 2013, we've partnered with some of the world’s most innovative food, FMCG, and engineering companies, delivering recruitment solutions that last, across R&D, FSQA, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Sales & Marketing.
🌍 Global capability. Local knowledge. With offices in Chicago USA, Cambridgeshire UK and Dubai UAE, we’re building teams that make a difference - wherever you are.
Our impact, by the numbers:
⚡ 90% of the roles we’re briefed on are successfully filled ⚡ We reduce time-to-hire by 70% on average ⚡ The average tenure of our placements is 3 years ⚡ We work at PACE
Whether you're building out a new plant, scaling operations, or strengthening leadership, we deliver recruitment that’s strategic, aligned, and built to last.