HR Business Partner

CMA Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in the UK is seeking an HR Business Partner on a 10-month fixed-term contract. You will support approximately 150 employees, drive talent initiatives, and enhance employee engagement in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, and experience in HR management. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience as a trusted partner to leadership teams.
• Ability to influence and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing leaders to manage the full employee lifecycle.
• Lead talent development and succession planning initiatives.
• Manage employee relations cases and advise managers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Coaching

Analysing HR metrics

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be working exclusively with a leading manufacturing business to recruit an HR Business Partner for a 10-month fixed-term contract based in Southampton, Hampshire. Reporting to the Site HR Manager and supporting approximately 150 employees across key manufacturing operations, this role will act as a trusted partner to business leaders, driving people strategy, talent initiatives, and employee engagement during a period of change and growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing leaders to deliver the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to development, engagement, and retention
• Lead succession planning, talent development, and career progression initiatives to build a future-ready workforce
• Manage employee relations cases, advising managers on complex matters and ensuring compliance with UK employment law
• Support recruitment campaigns, career fairs, and onboarding to attract and retain talent
• Deliver engagement and inclusion programmes, fostering a positive workplace culture
• Administer annual pay reviews, training compliance, and benefits processes
• Lead and support HR projects, including change management and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience within a manufacturing or complex operational environment
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices
• Proven experience as a trusted partner to leadership teams with the ability to influence and drive change
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and coaching skills
• Comfortable analysing HR metrics to support data-driven decision-making
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced, high-performing business environment

Benefits

• 10-month contract offering immediate impact in a growing business
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working available with some travel to UK sites
• The HR Business Partner role provides a unique opportunity to shape people strategy within a leading organisation

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