Hr Business Partner

MVP; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable logistics organization in the UK is seeking a People Business Partner to support their growth. This role allows for remote work with some travel and involves acting as a key advisor in HR matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR advisory roles, particularly in managing employee relations and implementing HR strategies. A CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent and a solid understanding of UK employment law are essential. The salary range is between £48,000 and £52,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

Employee Benefits Package

Flexibility of working from home

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a People Business Partner or senior HR advisory role.
• Proven capability managing complex employee relations cases.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice aligned to the People Strategy.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations.
• Manage complex ER cases with confidence and empathy.
• Coach and upskill managers in people management.
• Support absence management and wellbeing initiatives.
• Contribute to organizational change and restructures.
• Review and embed HR policies and people processes.
• Lead people-focused projects to drive improvement.

Skills

People Business Partner experience

Managing complex employee relations cases

Knowledge of UK employment law

Delivering people initiatives

Communication and influencing skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

MVP are delighted to exclusively partner with a UK logistics organisation who are currently in the process of undergoing significant growth and as such are looking to expand their people business partner team.

This role will be based primarily from home with occasional travel to sites. The role is ideal to candidates based in the Midlands.

About the Company

Make a real impact. Shape the people agenda. Be a trusted partner. An established, multi-site organisation is looking for an experienced People Business Partner to join a collaborative and forward-thinking People team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR professional who enjoys working closely with leaders, influencing change and making a tangible difference to employee and manager experience.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of People, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing expert guidance across the full employee lifecycle while supporting the delivery of an ambitious People Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with leaders to provide expert, pragmatic HR advice aligned to the People Strategy
• Acting as the first point of contact for all employee relations matters
• Managing complex ER cases with confidence, empathy and sound judgement
• Coaching and upskilling managers to build capability and confidence in people management
• Supporting absence management, wellbeing initiatives and long-term sickness cases
• Contributing to organisational change, restructures and TUPE transfers
• Developing, reviewing and embedding HR policies and people processes
• Leading and supporting people-focused projects that drive improvement

Advising on performance management and capability processes

Producing insightful people data and board-level reporting to inform decision-making

Qualifications

CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)

Required Skills

• Strong experience in a People Business Partner or senior HR advisory role
• Proven capability managing complex employee relations cases
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience delivering people initiatives and supporting change
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong organisational skills

TUPE experience (desirable - not essential)

Desirable

If you’re a People Business Partner who wants to move beyond transactional HR and truly partner the business, this role offers the scope, challenge and support to do just that.

Benefits

• Pay circa £48,000 - £52,000 D.O.E
• Working from home
• Employee Benefits Package