HR Business Partner

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Bayman Atkinson Smythe, a leading manufacturing group with a head office in South Manchester, is seeking a HR Business Partner to join the expanding HR team. You will travel to other UK sites as required and report to the Head of HR.

The role concentrates on organisational change, talent acquisition, and employee engagement, with a Monday–Friday 9:00am-5:00pm schedule and some flexibility with start/finish times.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or above is essential.
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial mindset.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple HR projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the senior management team to formulate and execute business strategies.
• Direct and facilitate organisational change initiatives.
• Manage talent acquisition, development, and retention across the organisation.
• Serve as the primary liaison for employees and managers across UK sites.
• Support leaders in interpreting and acting upon employee engagement data and metrics.
• Oversee performance appraisal systems and coach managers on addressing performance issues.
• Utilise HR analytics to drive improvements and efficiency across functions.
• Identify and address training needs, including executive coaching.
• Lead cross‑departmental projects and champion the employee experience.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial mindset

Project management

Employee lifecycle

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Paying up to £50,000 + Company Car + Benefits - This highly successful and expanding manufacturing group with a head office based in South Manchester are looking for a HR Business Partner to join their expanding HR team and wider business. With multiple sites across the UK and Ireland, as HR Business Partner you will be expected to travel to other sites as and when required.

This is a great job opportunity for an ambitious and eager HR professional that is looking to work within a business that supports professional development and encourages collaboration. The company is going through a period of change; therefore, you will be directly involved in organisation and cultural change management.

This is a permanent office-based HR Business Partner job opportunity working Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (37.5 hrs p/w), however there can be some flexibility with the start and finish times.

THE JOB

Reporting to the Head of HR, as HR Business Partner you will be a visible presence within the wider business.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the senior management team to formulate and execute business strategies
• Directing and facilitating organisational change initiatives
• Managing talent acquisition, development, and retention
• Serving as the primary liaison for employees and managers, addressing complex HR issues with sensitivity and expertise
• Supporting leaders in interpreting and acting upon employee engagement data
• Administering performance appraisal systems, setting clear objectives, and aiding managers in addressing performance-related matters
• Using HR analytics to make informed strategic decisions, spotting trends and advising on enhancements and efficiencies
• Utilising HR metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of HR programs
• Identifying and addressing training requirements across the organisation, including executive coaching
• Providing targeted feedback to the senior leadership team
• Engaging in multi-departmental projects, promoting collaborative solutions
• Being an employee champion

THE PERSON

The ideal HR Business Partner will be CIPD Level 5 or above. This role will suit an experienced HR Business Partner that is looking for a fresh challenge or an ambitious HR Advisor that is looking to take the next step in their professional career.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strategic thinking
• A commercial approach
• The ability to manage multiple projects
• A comprehensive knowledge of HR and HR practices
• An in-depth knowledge of the employee lifecycle
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving ability
• Flexibility
• Professionalism
• A passion for on-going self-development
• Highly organised and able to prioritise

THE BENEFITS

• On-going professional development
• 25 days holiday + the bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Company car
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking

*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work here in the UK, who do not require sponsorship