HR Business Partner

Cox Automotive; Hockley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive services company in Hockley is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic guidance. You will work closely with senior leaders to implement a people-focused HR strategy, enhance employee experience, and support organisational change initiatives. Ideal candidates will have significant HR experience, a strong grasp of UK employment law, and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams. This permanent position promises exciting opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Dynamic workplace environment

Involvement in strategic planning

Qualifications

• Minimum of several years of HR experience in a generalist capacity.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices.
• Experience in change management and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Consult with line management and provide daily HR guidance.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and grievances.
• Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning.
• Identify training needs for teams and individuals.

Skills

Solid generalist HR experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Organisational change expertise

Talent development

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Job description

At Cox Automotive Europe, we’re looking for a commercially minded and people-focused HR Business Partner to join our team on a permanent basis. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across the business to deliver a strategic People Plan that supports performance, transformation, and employee experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting change programmes, shape organisational design, and help build leadership capability across a diverse and dynamic European business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Consult with line management and provide daily HR guidance
• Analyse trends and metrics with the HR department
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Provide HR policy guidance
• Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning
• Identify training needs for teams and individuals
• Evaluate training programs
• Suggest new HR strategies

Qualifications

• Solid generalist HR experience
• Strong understanding of UK employment law
• Experience in organisational change, talent development, and reward frameworks
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality HR support

Why Cox Automotive Europe?

• Be part of a global organisation that’s shaping the future of mobility and automotive services
• Work with senior leaders and contribute to strategic business planning
• Enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to grow your HR career
• Make a genuine impact on people, performance, and culture
• Fixed‑term contract with potential for extension or future opportunities