HR Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an HR Business Partner, where you will collaborate with senior leaders to align people initiatives with business goals. This dynamic role involves driving change, optimizing HR processes, and fostering a high-performance culture within a renowned engineering and manufacturing firm. You'll have the opportunity to lead strategic HR initiatives, manage complex projects, and implement a new HRIS. With a hybrid work model and a focus on employee engagement, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about HR excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong HR background in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in developing strategic HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to implement a progressive people strategy.
• Lead HR projects and enhance employee experience.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Workforce Planning

Talent Management

Employee Relations

HRIS Implementation

Communication Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of UK Employment Law

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• Work with one of the best HR leaders and team in the North West
• Industry leading organisation

About Our Client

Our customer is an engineering and manufacturing organisation that prides itself for innovation, customer-centricity, inclusion and collaboration.

Job Description

As HR Business Partner, reporting into the HR Director, you'll work closely with senior leaders to align people initiatives with business objectives. Supporting both Group functions and the wider organisation, you'll drive change, optimise ways of working, and champion a high-performance culture.Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement a progressive people strategy.
• Provide expertise in workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.

Organisational Development & Change

• Lead organisational design projects to optimise the people operating model.
• Support the delivery of a management and leadership development programme to strengthen capability.

Employee Relations & Policy Development

• Oversee the development and roll-out of employee relations policies, ensuring best practice and compliance.
• Provide expert advice on complex ER matters, fostering a positive workplace culture.

HR Projects & Transformation

• Support the implementation of a new HRIS, enhancing efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes and employee experience.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Work alongside a well-tenured HR team, known for its strong reputation and influence in the business.

This role is hybrid, with 2-3 days per week in the Blackburn office and occasional international travel (quarterly or half-yearly).

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong HR background within a fast-paced and highly commercial environment
• Proven strategic experience with the ability to deliver operational where required
• Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives
• Experience in HRIS implementation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and a proven ability to deliver results
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, and ideally with experience of international employment law
• Experience in managing complex projects, including organisational change and culture development

You will need to be available to be in an office environment for 3 to 4 days per week - with flexibility to working hours when needed.

What's on Offer

This role offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per annum (dependant on experience), plus a suite of benefits.