HR Business Partner

Enva; Grantham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Enva is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide proactive HR partnering across its operating units in the UK, with a focus on workforce performance, capability and governance.

The role leads complex employee relations, supports organisational change, workforce planning and people development, while driving process improvement across HR governance and systems.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent in HR.
• Degree in HR, Business Management, or related field.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel UK & Ireland sites.
• Proven generalist HR experience across a multi-site environment.
• Experience leading complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, absence management, investigations and appeals.
• Partner with operational leaders to deliver recruitment plans and onboarding processes.
• Draft, review and implement HR policies in line with regulations and governance.
• Support organisational change programmes including restructures, TUPE transfers and harmonisation projects.
• Drive HR projects, reporting and continuous improvement across HR systems and processes.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, wellbeing programs and culture initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

People management

Data analysis

HR systems

Policy drafting

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent HR qualification

Degree in Human Resources or Business Management

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Business Partner

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Department: HR

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Grantham

Reporting To: HR Director

Description

To provide proactive HR business partnering support across Enva's operational businesses, working closely with managers to improve workforce performance, capability, engagement and compliance. The HR Business Partner will lead complex employee relations activity, support organisational change, workforce planning and people development initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across HR processes, systems and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Lead complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, absence management, investigations and appeals.
• Support managers through all stages of formal and informal employee relations processes.
• Ensure robust case documentation and maintain accurate ER case tracking.
• Monitor trends in absence, conduct, performance and employee relations activity, identifying opportunities for preventative action and manager development.
• Liaise with Occupational Health, legal advisors and external partners where required.

Recruitment, Workforce Planning & Onboarding

• Partner with operational leaders to deliver recruitment plans for operational, technical, engineering and support functions.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, talent pipelines and succession planning activities.
• Support hiring managers through attraction, assessment, selection and onboarding processes.
• Ensure a consistent onboarding experience aligned to Enva's values, culture and compliance requirements.

Policy, Compliance & HR Governance

• Review, draft and implement HR policies, procedures and employee documentation in line with legislative and business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, right-to-work requirements and internal governance standards.
• Deliver policy training and guidance to managers and employees.

HR Projects, Change & Continuous Improvement

• Support organisational change programmes including restructures, acquisitions, TUPE transfers and harmonisation projects.
• Support the implementation and improvement of HR systems, workforce management tools and reporting processes.
• Drive process standardisation across recruitment, onboarding, attendance, performance and employee lifecycle activities.
• Participate in HR transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, surveys and action planning.
• Support wellbeing, recognition and culture programmes aligned to Enva's values.
• Partner with managers to improve employee communication, retention and workforce stability.

Learning, Development & Management Capability

• Identify development needs through workforce planning and engagement activity.
• Deliver training and coaching on employee relations, absence management, investigations, performance management and employment law.
• Support leadership development, succession planning and talent management programmes.
• Provide guidance and support to managers to strengthen people management capability.

HR Systems, Payroll & Data Management

• Act as a key user for HRIS, TMS and workforce management systems.
• Support payroll processes by validating absence, overtime and workforce data.
• Ensure employee information is maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
• Produce regular workforce reports and dashboards to support business decisions

Reporting & Analytics

• Produce, analyse and present HR metrics including absence, turnover, recruitment, engagement and employee relations data.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to improve workforce performance.
• Support workforce planning through data-driven insights and reporting.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual people reports.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent HR qualification
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel across UK and Ireland sites as required

Technical Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of UK and, where applicable,
• Experienced in managing complex employee relations cases
• Strong HR systems capability with experience of HRIS
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills with the ability to identify trends and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience supporting payroll processes and workforce data governance.
• Ability to draft, review and implement HR policies, Competent in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Teams

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Proactive problem-solver with resilience.
• High integrity and professional credibility.

Experience

• Proven generalist HR experience within a multi-site environment.
• Track record of handling complex employee relations cases.
• Experience delivering HR projects and supporting organisational change.

Demonstrable experience operating at HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner level within a complex multi-site environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to work effectively in both office and operational site environments.
• Ability to travel regularly between business locations across the UK and Ireland.
• Ability to use display screen equipment and HR systems for extended periods.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and maintain high standards of accuracy under pressure.

Why Work For Enva?

Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.

Examples of Company Benefits:

• A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
• Competitive holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Lifestyle & leisure discounts (gym, cinema, shopping, and more).
• Employee life insurance.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.