People Business Partner - Northern Europe
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What we do
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who We Are
Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.
Role reports to:
Head of People, Northern EuropeLocation:
Europe/Middle East/Africa, United Kingdom, Reading, BerkshireWork Location:
HybridWhat you will do
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
People Business Partner Northern Europe
Role reports to: Head of People Function, Northern Europe
Location: Reading (Hybrid)
What we do
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who we are
Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here.
What you will do
This role plays a key role in delivering the Northern Europe people strategy, with a strong emphasis on Learning & Development. This role combines generalist HR leadership with the design and delivery of development initiatives that build organisational capability, drive performance, and support employee engagement.
The successful candidate will partner with leaders to embed a culture of continuous learning, ensuring talent is developed in line with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
HR Leadership & Business Partnering
Act as a strategic People partner to business leaders, providing expert advice on people matters.
Lead and deliver core HR processes including performance management, talent planning, learning & development, and organisational design.
Support workforce planning and succession strategies to ensure future talent readiness.
Drive employee engagement initiatives aligned with company culture and values.
Learning & Development
Design and implement a comprehensive L\&D strategy aligned with business goals.
Conduct training needs analysis to identify capability gaps across teams.
Develop and deliver in-house people leadership development programs for both people managers and individual contributors across a range of topic: Personal Development, Coaching, High Performing Teams, Change & Resilience & Performance Management.
Oversee onboarding and induction frameworks to ensure a strong employee experience.
Evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions using data and insights, continuously improving programmes.
Talent Development & Performance
Embed a high-performance culture through effective performance management frameworks.
Coach managers on development planning, feedback, and career conversations.
Culture & Engagement
Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Facilitate workshops, team development sessions, and leadership training.
HR Operations & Compliance
Ensure People policies and practices comply with employment legislation.
Support employee relations matters including investigations and conflict resolution.
Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and track outcomes.
Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner.
Strong background in Learning & Development, organisational development, or talent development.
Experience designing and delivering training programmes and leadership development initiatives.
Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Ability to use data to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. Passionate about developing people and building capability. Strong communicator and facilitator. Adaptable, collaborative, and results-driven.
Qualifications
CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.
Degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field (preferred).
Coaching qualification (preferred)
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Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
