HR Business Partner

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

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support HR efforts across the UK and Ireland. The role requires a CIPD Level 5 qualification and at least three years of experience in HR, ideally within a fast-paced sector. Responsibilities include providing HR advice, managing performance cycles, and supporting employee relations. Salary for this full-time position is competitive at £60,000 - £64,000 per annum with various benefits including health insurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Company pension

Travel discounts

Wellbeing programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in a Human Resources environment, ideally in logistics.
• Confident HR professional with strong integrity and accountability.
• Experience in performance management and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and support on people-related matters.
• Collaborate with management to develop and deliver HR projects.
• Oversee the annual performance management cycle.

Skills

CIPD qualification (minimum Level 5)

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Strong organisational skills

Experience using Microsoft packages

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: GBP60,000 - GBP64,000 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 include:

• 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.

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