HR Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing organization is seeking an interim HR Business Partner for their Kirkcaldy site. This critical role involves delivering a comprehensive HR service, managing employee relations, and supporting HR initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in HR, project management, and UK employment law, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Expertise in HR and UK employment law.
• Hands-on approach with proven influencing skills.
• Experience with trade unions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive HR services for the Kirkcaldy site.
• Work in partnership with line management on HR initiatives.
• Support centrally determined HR projects.

Skills

Employee relations

Project management

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

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Hays are supporting an innovative manufacturing organisation in their search for a seasoned HR Business Partner to support their employees and management operations. This is an interim HR Business Partner appointment.

Your new role

This is a critical role that requires a high-potential HRBP to work with the UK & I Head of HR, the Directors, and line management of the different functions, by delivering a comprehensive and added value HRBP service for the Kirkcaldy site. You will work in partnership with the line management of the different Kirkcaldy Site functions (Operations, Services, Sales & Customer Services) to establish and deliver a comprehensive and added value HR service for the site as well as supporting centrally determined HR initiatives and projects.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in HR, employee relations, project and change management, as well as UK employment law. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, confidence, resilience, and the ability to lead in critical situations. A hands-on approach is essential, along with the ability to build trust and develop positive relationships at all levels within the organisation and with external contacts.

Proven influencing and stakeholder management skills are crucial, with the ability to understand business needs and deliver effective HR solutions. The candidate must balance straightforward communication on risks and costs with positive, diplomatic influencing to present the best options. Demonstrable experience working in partnership with trade unions is essential for this role. Proficiency in global HR systems such as SuccessFactors is desirable.

What you'll get in return

This organisation is offering a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to join an exciting business venture which operates globally. This role will allow career progression opportunities and the option to move into a more senior HR role in the future. This post can be full-time or part-time, and can also offer flexibility with the desired working pattern.