HR Business Partner (12-14 Mnth Fixed Term Contract)

Mann; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Bike2Work

Health cash plan

Hybrid working

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL (UK) Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support the UK business on a 12-14 month fixed-term contract, covering two locations with one direct report. The role requires strong employment-law knowledge and stakeholder management, with CIPD Level 5 qualification or progress toward it.

You will advise the local management team, oversee HR processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive organizational development while collaborating with Corporate HR.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards.
• 2–5 years of HR experience.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of employment law and payroll considerations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with local management to align HR policies with business needs.
• Oversee end-to-end HR processes including workforce planning and recruitment.
• Manage compliance with UK employment law and regulatory updates.
• Lead change initiatives and support organizational development.
• Provide KPI reporting to senior HR and Operations.

Skills

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

SAGE

Job description

Career Opportunities: HR Business Partner (12-14 Mnth Fixed Term Contract) (9719)

Requisition ID9719-Posted10/23/2026-4HREU HR Region Europe-Human Resources (EH)-Vernon Park- Job Country (1)

MANN+HUMMEL (UK) Ltd have an exciting opportunity for an established HR Professional looking for that next step in their career, as a HR Business Partner supporting the UK business on a 12-14 Month Fixed Term Contract. This role will have responsibility for the UK HR function, supporting two locations with one direct report.

As the perfect candidate, you will possess a sound knowledge of employment law, be able to make informed decisions quickly and have excellent stakeholder management ability. You will also be CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards.

This role would suit an experienced HR Advisor, HR Officer or HR Manager looking for that next step in their career, or with a desire to experience being part of a global organisation, whilst maintaining local business responsibilities.

Main Tasks

HR Business Partnering – Act as a trusted advisor to the local Management Team, providing expert consultancy on HR policies, people management, and workforce decisions in close alignment with business needs.

End-to-End People Management – Oversee key HR processes including businesss structure and workforce planning, recruitment, training, leadership development, succession planning, organizational development, compensation, payroll, and HR controlling, in collaboration with Corporate HR.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance – Ensure all local UK HR activities comply with current employment law, tax regulations, and relevant legislative updates.

Change & Organizational Development – Lead and support employee and organizational change initiatives, driving continuous improvement and development across the business.

Strategic HR Planning – Develop short-, mid-, and long-term HR plans in agreement with the HR Region, ensuring alignment with and implementation of Corporate HR strategy.

Project Leadership – Drive and participate in corporate, regional, and local HR projects, including digital transformation initiatives.

Team Leadership – Provide line management and development for the Payroll Specialist.

Stakeholder Communication – Foster strong internal communication and collaborate with the wider MANN+HUMMEL HR community to share and embed best practices.

Budget & Workforce Planning – Manage the HR cost budget, taking corrective action where needed, and ensure accurate headcount planning, forecasting, and reporting.

Reporting & KPIs – Deliver accurate monthly KPI reporting to Corporate HR and Operations to support data-driven decision-making.

Compensation Data

What We Offer:

• Employer enhanced Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover & Life Assurance
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Health CashPlan
• Hybrid working between sites with some working from home flexibility
• Global and regional exposure within a developed HR Community, with a breadth of future opportunities across Europe or Globally, if interested

Experience

• Two to five years of related professional experience
• Level 5 CIPD qualified or working towards
• High level communication skills, written and verbal to effectively address all levels
• Empathy, analytical thinking, organization awareness, flexibility
• IT Skills: Advanced skills with Microsoft Office suite. SAP / SAGE experience desirable