Essity

Senior People Experience Specialist

United Kingdom · On-site · Full time

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EmployerEssity
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted9 Oct 2026

Senior People Experience Specialist

Are you a Human Resources professional looking for a 'roll' which is more fulfilling and rewarding where you can get involved in people projects? Are you looking to become part of an innovative and market-leading global manufacturing organisation that looks after some of the biggest brands in the UK, such as Cushelle® and Plenty®?

We are looking for a talented HR professional like you who can join our mission to be the best that the industry has to offer through our people, technology and innovations.

There are Plenty®of reasons to work at Essity:

High reaching starting salary with annual reviews
Pension 10% employer contribution
Bonus earning potential
Medical Scheme
Holidays starting at 27 days plus bank holidays (with flexible bank holiday options)
Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Essity Rewards website (100s of online and in-store shopping discounts)

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About the Role

Based at our manufacturing site in Prudhoe, this full-time (Mon-Fri) permanent Senior People Experience Specialist role will report to the site People Experience Manager. Joining our on-site talented and friendly People Experience team, we want you to bring your acquired knowledge and enthusiasm to support us to deliver the people strategy whilst continuing to develop your knowledge and experience.

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for:

Supporting and developing local workforce initiatives
Monitoring and evaluating HR analytics to prioritise project development
Working closely with colleagues on people projects and ensure successful implementation
Improving line management capability regarding people matters through effective coaching and guidance
Managing multiple D&G casework including complex ER situations
Leading and Driving Works Council Meetings and Employee Collaboration
Supporting the Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding team with recruitment and selection activity and promoting Essity as an Employer of Choice
Develop talent pipelines by creating partnerships with e.g.: local schools, & colleges

Who You Are

With a proactive approach to work with effective planning and prioritising abilities, you will have:

Extensive HR experience at either Advisor, Officer or Business Partner level, and ideally within a unionised environment
Ideally completed or studying towards CIPD Level 5
Experience of working with and developing employee handbooks, policies and procedures
Experience of working with HR systems. Essity works with Workday, so if you have experience with this HRIS then great, but otherwise we can train you
Excellent Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills
Accuracy and good attention to detail
Professional approach to work, respecting confidentiality
Ability to effectively work in changing environment, using your naturally effective communication and listening skills

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Application End Date:

05 Nov 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity265904

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