Hr Business Partner

Abbey Logistics Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading distribution business is seeking a proactive HR Business Partner to drive strategic HR initiatives and support managers across multiple locations. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to influence employee engagement and well-being while ensuring compliance with employment law. With a competitive salary and a supportive team culture, you'll have the chance to make a real impact in a growing, people-focused organization. If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company car allowance

Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Well-being initiatives

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor providing guidance on HR policies.
• Lead HR projects and change initiatives including workforce planning.

Skills

HR operations

employee relations

change management

communication skills

problem-solving

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Abbey Logistics - A UK and European, Industry Leading, food and non-food tanker Distribution Business are seeking to recruit the following;

HR Business Partner

Location: Lowton WA3 (1 day working from home)
National Travel Required
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (up to 40k dependant on experience)

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner or a Senior HR Advisor looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a proactive and commercially focused HR professional to join our team, supporting our people and driving business success.

About the Role:

As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with managers across multiple locations to provide expert HR guidance and strategic support. This is a hands-on role, requiring a strong understanding of HR operations, employee relations, and change management. With national travel required, you will have the opportunity to work closely with teams across the business, ensuring HR best practices are implemented effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers, providing expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations, and people management
2. Support with employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance improvement
3. Lead HR projects and change initiatives, including organisational development and workforce planning
4. Work closely with the recruitment team to support talent acquisition and succession planning
5. Drive employee engagement, well-being, and retention strategies
6. Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practices
7. Support learning and development initiatives to build capability across the workforce
8. Use HR data and analytics to provide insight and support decision-making
9. Travel to sites across the UK to build relationships and provide hands-on support

What We’re Looking For:

1. Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor in a fast-paced environment
2. CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience)
3. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
4. Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
5. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
6. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach
7. Willingness to travel nationally as part of the role
8. Full UK driving licence

What We Offer:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package
2. Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home
3. Company car allowance
4. A supportive and collaborative team culture
5. Opportunities for career development and professional growth
6. Employee benefits, including pension, holiday entitlement, and well-being initiatives
7. The chance to make a real impact in a growing, people-focused business

If you're an HR professional looking for a role where you can truly influence and drive change, we’d love to hear from you.