HR Business Partner

P&O Ferrymasters Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Ipswich seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to support the Head of HR and drive employee engagement across the UK. Candidates should have a CIPD qualification (minimum Level 5) and at least 3 years of HR experience, preferably in the logistics sector. Responsibilities include providing first-line HR advice, overseeing the performance management cycle, and managing recruitment activities. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £64,000 plus various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Company pension

Travel discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• At least three years experience in a Human Resources environment.
• Experience within logistics or a similar fast-paced sector.
• Strong organisational skills, integrity, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and support on all people-related matters.
• Collaborate to develop and deliver HR projects.
• Oversee the annual performance management cycle.
• Support employee relations matters.
• Maintain and update job profiles, HR policies, and procedures.
• Partner with management on recruitment activities.
• Administer the Apprenticeship programme.
• Support long-term absence management.
• Identify learning and development needs.

Skills

CIPD qualification (minimum Level 5)

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Strong influencing skills

Experience with Microsoft packages

Experience with HR systems

Education

CIPD qualification (minimum Level 5)

Job description

HR Business Partner

Multimodal Solutions are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their team, based in their offices in Ipswich, Suffolk, in this full-time, permanent position.

About us

Multimodal Solutions (formerly P&O Ferrymasters) is a leading European logistics provider, working with some of the world’s best-known brands to deliver goods efficiently by road, rail, and sea. Operating from over 20 locations across 13 countries and part of the global DP World group, the organisation is proud to play a key role in enabling international trade and shaping the future of logistics.

Company benefits include

• Competitive Salary: £60,000 - £64,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Additional: Holiday allowance, company pension, P&O Ferries travel discounts, Employee Assistance Scheme and wellbeing programme, access to a comprehensive benefits platform (including voluntary health insurances, cycle-to-work scheme, and retail discounts), and opportunities for professional and personal training and development.

About the role

As an HR Business Partner, you will support the Head of HR in delivering proactive, high-quality HR support across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. You will partner closely with management to drive employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, and business performance, providing expert guidance across the full HR lifecycle. Working hours for this role are 35 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and support on all people-related matters, ensuring compliance with employment law, internal processes, and best practice.
• Collaborate with management to develop and deliver HR projects that support business transformation and growth.
• Oversee the annual performance management cycle, providing guidance and training to align performance with business objectives.
• Support employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances, disciplinary processes, redundancy, TUPE, and case management.
• Maintain and update job profiles, HR policies, and procedures in line with business needs and legal requirements.
• Partner with management on recruitment activities, from advertising and interviewing to onboarding and feedback.
• Administer the Apprenticeship programme, including managing training providers and apprenticeship levy funding.
• Support long‑term absence management, including reintegration planning and follow‑up.
• Identify learning and development needs and deliver targeted training, coaching, and development initiatives.

About you

As an HR Business Partner, you will be a confident and credible HR professional with a CIPD qualification (minimum Level 5) or equivalent, and at least three years experience in a Human Resources environment, ideally within logistics or a similar fast‑paced sector. You will have strong knowledge of UK employment law, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the confidence to challenge when appropriate. Strong organisational skills, integrity, and accountability are essential, alongside experience using Microsoft packages and HR systems.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for the HR Business Partner position and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.