HR Business Partner

Michael Page; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with managers and regional leaders, delivering strategic and operational HR support across multiple locations.

You will handle employee relations, performance management, and organise workforce planning while championing compliance with UK employment law and HR best practice. The role involves partnering with senior leaders to drive people initiatives and an engaging employee experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as HRBP or Senior HR Advisor.
• Strong employee relations experience (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance).
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to influence managers and build credible relationships.
• Experience delivering multi-site people strategies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to deliver the organisation's people strategy.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and handle investigations.
• Manage disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance cases.
• Conduct site visits and workforce planning.
• Support onboarding and HR administration.
• Implement HR systems and initiatives and drive HR process consistency.
• Collaborate with HR team to support senior leaders on people decisions.
• Support and shape delivery of the organisation's people strategy across sites.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards it

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support business leaders across multiple locations, delivering strategic and operational HR support that aligns people initiatives with organisational objectives. The role focuses on employee relations, performance management, compliance, workforce capability and the implementation of people strategies, while partnering closely with managers to drive a consistent and positive employee experience.

Client Details

Our client is a growing, people-focused organisation with a strong operational footprint across the North of England. They are committed to creating a positive and high-performing workplace culture and are seeking an HR Business Partner to play a key role in delivering their people strategy, supporting managers, and driving best practice across employee relations, performance management, and organisational development.

Working within a collaborative HR team, this role offers the opportunity to partner with senior leaders and operational stakeholders, providing both strategic guidance and hands‑on support to help achieve business objectives.

Description

• Partner with managers and regional leaders to deliver the organisation's people strategy and support business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance issues.
• Manage conflict resolution, misconduct investigations and performance improvement processes.
• Support managers with complex people‑related challenges and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and industry regulations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple sites and conduct regular site visits.
• Work closely with the wider HR team to ensure efficient on boarding, accurate employee records and effective HR administration.
• Support the implementation of new HR systems, processes and people initiatives.
• Drive consistency in HR practices and contribute to a positive employee experience.
• Provide both strategic and operational HR support across the business.

Profile

A successful HR Business Partner should have:

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role.
• Strong employee relations experience, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management cases.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to build credible relationships and influence managers at all levels.
• Experience supporting and implementing people strategies within a multi‑site environment.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload effectively.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it is desirable.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary (£55k-£60k) and benefits package.
• Company car
• Opportunity to partner with senior leaders and influence key people decisions.
• A broad and varied HR Business Partner role with both strategic and operational responsibilities.
• Exposure to a multi‑site environment with regular stakeholder engagement.
• Opportunity to support and shape the delivery of the organisation's people strategy.
• Collaborative and supportive HR team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A role where you can make a genuine impact on employee experience, culture and business performance.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.