Hr Business Partner

D R Newitt & Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Greater Manchester. You'll support operational leaders with HR advice, manage employee relations, and drive engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments and strong knowledge of UK employment law. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to operational leaders providing HR advice.
• Lead on employee relations cases including grievances and disciplinaries.
• Coach and train managers in performance management.

Skills

Expert HR advice

Employee relations management

Coaching and training

Engagement initiatives

Job description

HR Business Partner – 12-Month FTC

Location : Greater Manchester

Salary : £50,000 + benefits

We’re proud to be partnering with a UK leading food manufacturer to recruit an experienced and people-focused HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR professional with a passion for employee engagement and operational excellence. Working closely with managers and site leadership teams, you’ll play a hands‑on role supporting colleagues across manufacturing and operations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Act as a trusted partner to operational leaders, providing expert HR advice across all people matters.
• Lead on employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, and absence management.
• Coach and train managers to build capability in people leadership, performance management, and communication.
• Support engagement and wellbeing initiatives, driving a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Manage contract changes, HR documentation, and policy compliance.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to deliver site-wide projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we’re looking for :

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role within manufacturing, FMCG, or a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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