Who are Culina? 

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.  

We are looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic and consultative supporting 3 Business Directors and senior leaders across a complex, multi-site operation within Contract Logistics in the South & East Midlands.

This is an opportunity to influence business performance, strengthen leadership capability and help shape a more strategic HR Business Partner model.

Reporting to the Executive HR Business Partner, you will build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and translate business goals into clear people priorities. You will combine strategic thinking with strong operational awareness, leading implementation through the HRBP team and ensuring people initiatives deliver measurable outcomes.

• Partner with Business Directors and senior leaders to understand commercial priorities, operational challenges and workforce needs.
• Translate business plans into practical people strategies, interventions and measurable delivery plans.
• Lead strategic change, organisational design, workforce planning, talent, succession, engagement and capability activity.
• Coach senior managers and high-potential colleagues to strengthen leadership effectiveness.
• Line manage, coach and develop HR Business Partners, building commercial acumen, confidence with data and change capability.
• Use people and business data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, turning insight into focused action.
• Provide strategic oversight of complex employee relations matters and support fair, consistent decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with specialist People teams to embed Group and divisional programmes across multiple sites.

• Substantial generalist HR experience gained within a complex, multi-site, operational or commercially focused organisation.
• Proven experience partnering senior leaders and translating business priorities into effective people plans.
• Strong experience in organisational change, workforce planning, talent, succession and leadership development.
• Experience managing or coaching HR professionals and improving team capability.
• Confidence using people and business data to generate insight, challenge assumptions and track outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, talent processes and practical HR policy application.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience appropriate to the seniority of the role.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment practice and sound judgement in complex situations.
• Excellent influencing, stakeholder management, coaching and communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel regularly across a multi-site geography.

What is in it for you? 

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. 

• Company Bonus - we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme. 

• Private Medical Cover  - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services. 

• Company car or car Allowance  - providing additional support and flexibility to help you stay mobile and connected. 

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply. 

• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it. 

• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 

• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond. 

• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.