HR Business Partner

Brightwork Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized leader in the Health, Wellbeing, and Life Sciences sectors is seeking an HR Business Partner to deliver strategic and operational HR support. This role involves enhancing people practices and engagement, particularly within a unionised environment, while working alongside site leadership.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity for meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a HR Business Partner role.
• Strong working knowledge of unionised environments.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support high-performing operational activities across the site.
• Implement and enhance HR policies and systems.
• Lead recruitment efforts and resolve complex people issues.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication

Operational HR expertise

Problem-solving

Union relations

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Business Partner – Full-Time, Permanent

Sector: Health, Wellbeing & Life Sciences
Competitive Salary + Generous Benefits Package

The Client

Brightwork is delighted to be partnering with our client, a globally recognised leader in the Health, Wellbeing, and Life Sciences sectors. With a reputation for innovation and manufacturing excellence, they are now looking to recruit an experiencedHR Business Partnerto join their high-performing team at their site inNorth Ayrshire.

The Role

As a key member ofthesite-based leadership team, you will take on a dynamic and variedgeneralist HR role, responsible for delivering both strategic and operational support across all aspects of human resources. This is a hands-on position where you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing people practices, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness within a unionised environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to support high-performing operational activities across the site
• Implement and enhance HR policies, systems, and procedures to meet strategic and operational needs
• Provide expert advice and support to managers and employees on HR matters, including performance management and employee relations
• Work closely with union representatives, supporting collective bargaining and fostering positive industrial relations
• Lead recruitment efforts, attracting and securing top talent across a variety of roles
• Resolve complex people issues with practical, business-focused solutions
• Balance strategic HR planning with day-to-day operational execution

About You

• CIPD-qualified or equivalent in a relevant HR discipline
• Significant experience in a generalist HR Business Partner role, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, or life sciences
• Strong working knowledge of unionised environments is essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels
• A proactive, curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and people development

What’s On Offer

• A competitive salary and generous benefits package
• A permanent role within a global organisation known for its strong values and innovation
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operational performance and company culture
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and contributions are valued