HR Business Partner - (Commercial Division)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a HR Business Partner to enhance team dynamics and culture. You'll provide key insights to senior leaders, drive performance, and support talent development. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work, and a robust benefits package including 25+ days of leave and health initiatives.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing Programme

Health Cash Plan

Pension

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Cycle to Work Scheme

Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a People or HR Business Partner in a commercial, sales-focused environment.
• Ability to influence at all levels within the organisation.
• Experience in leading or managing HR professionals.

Responsibilities

• Guide senior leaders with people-focused advice.
• Embed values and create an inclusive culture.
• Support hiring and succession planning.

Skills

People-focused advice

Strong HR generalist skills

Excellent UK employment law knowledge

Commercial influence

Proactive mindset

Empathy and integrity

Job description

HR Business Partner

Manufacturing - Commercial Division

North Down

VANRATH is delighted to be partnering with an industry leading manufacturer based in North Down, wishing to appoint a HR Business Partner to their growing commercial team.

The Role

You'll be the go-to partner for leaders across the business, helping them grow their teams, solve problems with empathy and clarity, and build a culture where care and performance go hand in hand.

What you'll be doing

• Be a trusted partner - guiding senior leaders with sound, people-focused advice, from employee relations to organisational change.
• Shape culture - embed values, coach leaders, and help create a workplace where everyone belongs.
• Build talent - support smart hiring, onboarding, and succession planning to get the right people in the right roles.
• Grow capability - help identify skill gaps, nurture future leaders, and make learning part of everyday practice.
• Drive performance & engagement - from fair feedback to wellbeing initiatives, you'll help people feel valued and inspired.
• Do the "special things" - bring creativity and heart to projects that don't fit the usual boxes.

The Successful Person

• Proven experience as a People or HR Business Partner in a commercial, sales-focused environment
• Confidence and credibility to influence at all levels, with commercial and sales leaders
• Previous experience leading or managing other HR professionals
• Strong HR generalist skills and excellent UK employment law knowledge
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset - you love to fix, improve, and innovate
• Empathy, integrity, and a belief in the power of people
• The ability to balance strategy with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced, growing organisation

The Package

Excellent salary and benefits to include;

• Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office, 2 at home
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

For further information on this exciting HR vacancy, or any other Human Resource related job in Northern Ireland, please contact Richard McFarland (Assoc. CIPD)