HR Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing and distribution seeks a Field-Based HR Business Partner. This role involves providing HR guidance, driving key initiatives, and supporting employee relations while promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion. Candidates should possess strong HR experience, excellent communication skills, and ideally a CIPD qualification.

Benefits

Generous employer contribution pension scheme

Option to purchase annual leave

Private medical insurance

Company share incentive scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or as a Senior HR Advisor.
• Excellent understanding of HR best practices and effective people management.
• Experience in a fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Managers to provide HR support and guidance.
• Drive key HR initiatives, including talent management and employee engagement.
• Support and advise on employee relations issues.

Skills

HR best practices

employment law

communication

negotiation

problem-solving

stakeholder management

solutions-focused mindset

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)

Job description

• Field based, HR Business Partner role.
• Great opportunity for a Senior HR Advisor, looking to step-up into an HRBP role.

About Our Client

Our client is a leader in their industry, covering manufacturing and distribution, across the UK and Europe.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Managers to provide HR support and guidance.
• Drive key HR initiatives, including talent management, employee development, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Advise on organisational design and change management.
• Support and advise on employee relations issues, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant practices.
• Partner with the wider HR team to implement company-wide HR initiatives.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Contribute to the development and execution of HR strategies that align with overall business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

The right HR Business Partner will have:

• Proven experience as a HR Business Partner, or be an experienced Senior HR Advisor keen to progress.
• Excellent understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and effective people management.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Ideally be from a background in manufacturing, distribution/logistics or similar.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Salary c£45k - £50k (dependent on experience) Car/Car Allowance
• Highly competitive benefits package including generous employer contribution pension scheme, option to purchase annual leave, private medical insurance and a company share incentive scheme.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
• Flexible working options available.

This is a field based role, so candidates will need to travel to sites across the South of the UK - 2/3 days a week.