HR Business Partner

Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Training and development

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd. seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to join a leading automated logistics equipment provider expanding across the UK. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, shaping people strategy and supporting a fast-paced workforce.

The role covers employee relations, recruitment, change management and workforce analytics, with involvement in HR projects and site developments as the business grows. Travel across UK sites is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business or similar (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum CIPD Level 5, ideally Level 7.
• Strong UK employment law and employee relations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to provide consistent HR advice and coaching.
• Support leadership development and challenge where appropriate.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, HR admin).
• Handle employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance).
• Support investigations and fair resolution of issues.
• Use HR data and metrics to support decision-making.
• Support HR projects across UK operations and new site launches.
• Build strong relationships across multiple locations.

Skills

HR guidance

Stakeholder mgmt

Employee relations

Analytical capability

Communication

Education

Degree in HR/Business

CIPD Level 5 (Level 7 preferred)

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedHR Business Partnerto join a leadingautomated logistics equipment provider.

With continued UK expansion, they are looking for a confidentHR Business Partnerto support multiple sites. This is a highly influential role where you will work closely with senior leaders, shape people strategy, and support a fast-paced, evolving workforce.

The opportunity

As an HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers across the UK, providing expert HR guidance and helping to build strong leadership capability.

This role is varied and hands-on, covering employee relations, recruitment, change management and workforce analytics. You will also support HR projects and contribute to new site developments as the business grows.

What's in it for you?

• c£45,000 salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Supportive, people-focused culture with a flat structure
• Ongoing training and development
• Stable, well-established, future-focused organisation

What you'll be doing as HR Business Partner

• Partnering with managers to provide consistent HR advice and coaching
• Supporting leadership development and challenging where appropriate
• Managing the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, HR admin)
• Handling employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance)
• Supporting investigations and ensuring fair resolution of issues
• Using HR data and metrics to support decision-makingl>
• Supporting HR projects across UK operations and new site launches
• Building strong relationships across multiple locations

This role involves some UK travel to their different sites and occasional international travel so flexibility is required.

What we're looking for in an HR Business Partner

• HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor experience
• A degree in HR, Business or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum CIPD Level 5, ideally level 7
• Strong UK employment law and employee relations knowledge
• Experience managing complex ER cases
• Strong HR data and analytical capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• HR systems experience (SAP SuccessFactors desirable)

Interested in this role?

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence people strategy and join a growing, forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.