HR Business Partner - Fixed Term

Recruitment Direct; Leominster; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Direct Leominster is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic and hands-on HR support to managers and employees. You will blend business partnering with employee relations, recruitment, policy development and day-to-day HR operations to build a compliant, high-performing team.

You will partner with leaders to deliver people strategies, advise on complex ER issues, lead recruitment, and develop HR policies while supporting change projects within a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Proven generalist HR experience including employee relations casework and advising managers.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, or working towards one.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to deliver people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Advise on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and performance issues.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding and plan workforce and succession.
• Develop and implement HR policies to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Support organisational change, restructures and consultations.
• Analyse people data to improve engagement and retention.
• Coach managers on people management and employment law.

Skills

General HR experience

Employee relations

Recruitment

Policies and compliance

Communication

HR data/reporting

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Business Partner (12-18months)

We're looking for an experienced HR professional to join the team, giving both strategic and hands-on HR support to managers and employees. You'll mix business partnering with employee relations, recruitment, policy development and day-to-day HR operations, helping to build an engaged, compliant and high-performing workforce. It's a varied role where you'll work closely with managers and senior leaders, and your advice will really shape the business.

What you can expect:

• Salary: £45,000 per annum
• Working hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday
• North Herefordshire
• Hybrid - up to 2 days per week working from home
• Duration: 12-18months fixed term contract
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• The chance to contribute to strategic HR projects and the wider HR agenda

What you will be doing:

• Partner with managers and leaders to deliver people strategies that support business goals
• Advise on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, probation and performance issues
• Lead recruitment and onboarding, as well as workforce and succession planning
• Review, develop and implement HR policies and procedures to keep the business compliant
• Support organisational change, restructures and consultations
• Analyse people data to spot trends and recommend ways to improve engagement and retention
• Coach managers on people management, employment law and company policy
• Coordinate training, talent management and career development
• Support employee engagement and help drive a positive workplace culture
• Manage HR administration, records and systems, plus HR communications on wellbeing, benefits and family-friendly policies
• Support audits, reporting and continuous improvement within HR
• This is not an exhaustive job description, and additional duties may be required

What we are looking for:

• Proven generalist HR experience, including employee relations casework, recruitment and advising managers (essential)
• CIPD Level 5 or an equivalent HR qualification, or working towards one (essential)
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience using HR systems, producing people reports and handling confidential information with discretion
• Excellent communication, influencing and conflict resolution skills
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day delivery
• Commercial awareness, along with strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A friendly, confident and cooperative approach with plenty of integrity, happy using your initiative and working on your own
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous, although not essential

Recruitment Direct Leominster are an equal opportunities employer and working as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. You must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK to apply for this role.