HR Business Partner

Morson Edge; North Mymms; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering Business in the UK is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for a 6 month fixed term contract. The role involves building relationships with managers, overseeing employee relations, and supporting talent development initiatives. Ideal for candidates with experience in HR and a strong understanding of UK employment law. This position offers hybrid working and benefits including 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Opportunity for paid volunteering

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in a People Business Partner, Advisor, or Generalist role.
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Ability to coach and influence line managers.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with managers, offering proactive advice.
• Oversee employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition team to deliver excellent recruitment experience.

Skills

People Business Partnering

Understanding of UK employment law

Managing employee relations cases

Coaching and influencing line managers

Strong communication skills

Comfortable with people data

Knowledge of people processes

Job description

Morson Edge is delighted to be partnering with a well established Engineering Business to find a Human Resources Business Partner on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business or people partner to work closely with managers and teams to deliver effective, people-focused solutions that support business performance and employee engagement. This is a hands-on, solutions-focused role, ideal for a professional person who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and delivering initiatives that make a real difference to people and business. You'll play a key role in supporting leadership capability, driving people operational excellence, and embedding a positive, high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with managers, offering proactive advice on performance, engagement, wellbeing, and everyday employee relations issues
• Work alongside the People Business Partnering Manager to roll out company-wide people initiatives and support the wider people strategy
• Strengthen leadership capability by helping managers interpret and apply people policies consistently and effectively
• Oversee employee relations cases from start to finish, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and informal conflict resolution
• Contribute to succession planning and talent development by maintaining accurate records and ensuring actions are through
• Support leadership and management development through workshops, coaching, and practical learning opportunities
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers deliver an excellent recruitment, onboarding, and early career experience
• Use people analytics and insights to highlight trends, identify risks, and support decision-making within your client groups
• Assist with reward and recognition processes such as pay reviews, benchmarking, and incentive programmes
• Champion wellbeing, inclusion, and employee engagement by supporting local and organisation-wide initiatives
• Ensure that HR policies, processes, and practices are compliant, accessible, and consistently applied across the business
• Support business change projects, including restructures, process improvements, and TUPE transfers where applicable

You

• Experience in a People Business Partner, Advisor, or Generalist role
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases from start to finish
• Ability to coach and influence line managers with confidence
• Experience supporting talent and development initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with people data and reporting
• Good knowledge of people processes and systems

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Opportunity for paid volunteering