HR Business Partner - Northern Europe

HR Business Partner - Northern Europe

The success of a company depends on passionate people we partner with.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Our "Together, Beyond Animal Health" vision emphasizes that the health and well being of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.

Your Mission

At Ceva Animal Health, people truly matter. We value pragmatism, collaboration, accountability and trust, and we empower our leaders and HR teams to make decisions close to the business. We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support our Northern Europe region (165 employees across the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway).

This is a senior, standalone HRBP position, with a strong UK focus and additional responsibility for Ireland and the Nordic countries.

You will partner closely with senior business leaders, providing both strategic HR advice and hands on operational support in a fast paced, commercial environment. This role is suitable for an HR professional who enjoys autonomy, is comfortable being the go to HR partner, and can confidently balance strategy with day to day delivery.

Reporting to the Northern Europe Vice President and functionally to the Europe HR Director, you will be the primary HR point of contact for all people related matters across the sub region. You will play a critical role in shaping organisational capability, supporting leaders through change, and embedding CEVA's values and HR frameworks locally.

Key Responsibilities Business Partnering & Leadership Support

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior leaders
• Organisation design and workforce planning
• Performance management and leadership effectiveness
• Talent development and succession planning
• Change initiatives and restructures
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice, often at pace and within incomplete information
• Build strong, credible relationships with leadership teams and Headquarters

Operational HR & Employee Relations

• Own the day to day HR agenda across the region
• Coach and advise managers on employee relations and performance matters
• Manage sensitive employee relations matters, including claims and litigation, in close collaboration with external legal support
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and company policies

Reward, Performance & Compensation

• Responsibility for Compensation & Benefits processes up to Grade 17

Input into

• Performance outcomes
• Short Term Incentive Plans (SIP)
• Internal pay consistency and Europe alignment
• Strong focus on governance, consistency and meeting deadlines

Talent & Organisation

• Lead people review and talent discussions
• Support development of senior leaders and high potential talent
• Contribute to wider European HR initiatives

Your Profile About You

• Senior HR Business Partner with 8+ years experience
• Strong exposure to UK employment law
• Experience working across multiple countries
• Background in a matrix organisation
• Comfortable operating independently in a demanding environment

What We're Looking For

• High resilience and sound judgement
• Strong business acumen and credibility with senior leaders
• Ability to prioritise, adapt quickly and make decisions with limited information
• Pragmatic, solutions focused mindset
• Collaborative approach with a strong sense of accountability
• Cultural awareness and ability to work across different markets
• Sense of humour and an grounded, human approach

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus
• Private pension scheme and medical insurance
• Company car or car allowance

Location & Travel

• Location: Wooburn Green / Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire
• Hybrid working pattern: Office based 2/3 days per week
• Travel requirements:
  • Ridgeway manufacturing site: once a week
  • Nordic countries: quarterly
  • France: annually

Why Join Ceva?

• Real ownership and autonomy
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• A healthy, values driven culture
• The opportunity to make a visible impact across a multi country organisation
• A strong balance between strategic influence and practical HR delivery