Interim HR Business Partner (York, YN, GB, YO31 8TA)

Business area: Nespresso Job Title: HR Business Partner Contract: 3-month Fixed Term contract- immediate start Location: York or Crawley based, with hybrid working and frequent travel required

Salary £40,000/42,000 per annum depending on experience

• Private health care

• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestlé

• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement

• 2 paid volunteering days

• A focus on personal development and growth

Although this is a full-time, 3-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity initially, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you. We are always open to discussing individual flexible working needs, so please don’t let this stop you from applying.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to join our Nespresso People team as a HR Business Partner. This is an exciting role, working closely with our Nespresso team across York, Crawley and our Boutiques across the UK&I. You will partner with the business to provide best-in-class HR support, guidance and governance, helping to deliver meaningful people outcomes across the region.

At Nespresso, we don’t just sell coffee, we create exceptional experiences. As a global leader in premium portioned coffee, we continue to redefine at-home coffee consumption through innovation, quality, and customer engagement.

Your Impact This role offers a real opportunity to work with managers at all levels as an instrumental regional business partner from day one. You will provide HR support, coaching and guidance to enable best-in-class service and site direction, while developing fit-for-purpose solutions with a continuous improvement mindset.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Retail Team and building strong trusting relationships within the network.

• Building excellent relationships across the network and coaching managers to deliver a high level of service.

• Acting as a key point of contact for employee relations matters, supporting timely and appropriate resolution.

• Developing line managers and individuals to understand performance and development activities, ensuring core processes are embedded and delivered.

• Building capability across your region, ensuring a strong understanding of our HR model.

• Working as part of a cross-functional team to develop our HR practices and processes.

We operate with a centralised employee services team and centres of excellence, so liaising with central HR colleagues will be a key part of your role. This is a demanding and challenging opportunity, but if you are looking for a role where you can contribute to tangible, sustainable results, this could be the team for you.

Your ingredients for success Your career so far will demonstrate a strong track record in employee relations, ideally with previous experience as an HR Business Partner or People Partner. You will be able to work as a true business partner, delivering tangible outcomes that make a real difference for our Nespresso network.

We are also looking for:

• Solid experience managing employee relations in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in a large-scale business environment, with the ability to translate wider HR strategy and policies into practical activity for your area.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.

• Previous experience in an HR role with a proven track record of delivering outcomes that make a difference to the business, or a relevant HR qualification.

• Experience working to deadlines that require input from multiple stakeholders within a project.

• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of how your decisions impact the wider business.

• Most importantly, you will understand the importance of flexing your style and priorities in an environment that can often be ambiguous and pressured.

What You Need to Know What can we offer in return? Great benefits you would expect from a business the size of Nestlé, including a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

Job advert posting date: 27th Aug 2026 Job advert closing date: 10th Sept 2026

We will be considering candidates as they apply and may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We believe that embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment enables everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We know that not everyone will meet every requirement listed in this advert. If you're excited about the opportunity and can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we'd encourage you to apply.

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If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements. Any information you share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence and used only to support you throughout the recruitment process.

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