HR Business Partner

Abbey Logistics Group; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide expert HR guidance across multiple locations. This role involves supporting employee relations, leading HR projects, and ensuring compliance with employment law while fostering a collaborative team culture. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. Opportunities for career development and a competitive salary package are offered, including hybrid working and a company car allowance.

Benefits

Company car allowance

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Well-being initiatives

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers on HR policies.
• Support employee relations cases including disciplinary and grievance.
• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

3 days ago, be among the first 25 applicants.

Abbey Logistics, a UK and European industry-leading food and non-food tanker distribution business, is seeking to recruit the following:

HR Business Partner

Location: Lowton WA3 (1 day working from home) National Travel Required Hours: 40 hours per week Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive + Benefits (up to GBP40k depending on experience + GBP3k Car allowance)

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner or a Senior HR Advisor looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a proactive and commercially focused HR professional to join our team, supporting our people and driving business success.

About The Role

As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with managers across multiple locations to provide expert HR guidance and strategic support. This is a hands-on role, requiring a strong understanding of HR operations, employee relations, and change management. With national travel required, you will have the opportunity to work closely with teams across the business, ensuring HR best practices are implemented effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers, providing expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations, and people management
• Support employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance improvement
• Lead HR projects and change initiatives, including organisational development and workforce planning
• Work closely with the recruitment team to support talent acquisition and succession planning
• Drive employee engagement, well-being, and retention strategies
• Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practices
• Support learning and development initiatives to build workforce capability
• Use HR data and analytics to provide insights and support decision-making
• Travel to sites across the UK to build relationships and provide hands-on support

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor in a fast-paced environment
• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach
• Willingness to travel nationally as part of the role
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home
• Company car allowance
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth
• Employee benefits, including pension, holiday entitlement, and well-being initiatives
• The chance to make a real impact in a growing, people-focused business

If you're an HR professional seeking a role where you can influence and drive change, we would love to hear from you!

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Human Resources Services