HR Business Partner

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering organization is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 12-month contract in Newport, offering £33.37 per hour. The role involves partnering with managers on HR solutions, supporting organizational change, and leading employee relations. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR background and excellent communication skills. This position allows for flexibility in working hours within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong HR generalist background, ideally in a large or complex organization.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills.
• Experience in employee relations, change management, and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with managers to deliver effective HR solutions.
• Supporting organisational change and transformation.
• Driving performance reviews and talent management.
• Leading on employee relations and absence management.
• Delivering training and supporting recruitment.

Skills

HR generalist background

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Employee relations experience

Change management experience

Talent development experience

Job description

**CONTRACT ROLE (Newport)** HR Business Partner - £33.37p/hr (12 months)

This contract offers the chance to step into a high-profile HR role within a global organisation at the forefront of engineering and technology. You'll be shaping how the business manages, develops, and supports its people while working on projects that make a real difference.
Contract details:

• 12-month contract (with likely extension)
• Newport location - 37 hours per week (flexible within 7am-7pm, 4.5 day week)
• £33.37 per hour (Umbrella)
• BPSS+ clearance provided by the business
• 2-stage interview process

What you'll be doing:

• Partnering with managers to deliver fair, consistent, and effective HR solutions
• Supporting organisational change and transformation, with a focus on people and culture
• Driving performance reviews, talent management, and succession planning
• Leading on employee relations, absence management, and workplace engagement
• Delivering training, supporting recruitment, and contributing to key HR projects

What you'll bring:

• A strong HR generalist background, ideally gained in a large or complex organisation
• Excellent influencing and communication skills - able to engage at all levels
• Experience in employee relations, change management, and talent development
• The ability to balance day-to-day HR needs with longer-term strategic initiatives

This role is well-suited to an HR professional who enjoys variety, thrives on collaboration, and wants to see their work have a direct impact.
If you're available for contract work and looking for a new challenge, I'd love to hear from you.