HR Business Partner (Labor Relations)

Webasto; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Plymouth is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to advise on labor relations, coach managers, and analyze workforce data. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years in HR within a unionized environment and a bachelor's degree in HR or a related field. This role offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package including health coverage and vacation days.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health coverage for family

Generous vacation days

Paid wellness time

401k with company match

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment and labor laws.
• Ability to coach managers on daily union interactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise site leadership on HR initiatives.
• Deliver training to strengthen leadership capability.
• Serve as a liaison during negotiations.

Skills

Labor relations coaching

Workforce data analysis

Trust building with union reps

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related field

Master's preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Advise site leadership on HR initiatives and foster a collaborative labor environment in partnership with the HR Business Partner Labor Relations.
• Coach managers on labor relations, grievance handling, and daily union interactions alongside the HR Business Partner Labor Relations.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends and address labor-related challenges with support from the HR Business Partner Labor Relations.
• Deliver training to strengthen leadership capability and ensure contract compliance with the HR Business Partner Labor Relations.
• Serve as a liaison during negotiations and labor-management meetings, collaborating closely with the HR Business Partner Labor Relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in HR, Business, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 3-5 years of HR experience in a unionized environment, ideally with exposure to HR Business Partner Labor Relations responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of employment and labor law, including experience partnering with an HR Business Partner Labor Relations.
• Ability to build trust across all levels, including frontline leaders and union reps – key qualities for an HR Business Partner Labor Relations.
• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office with a data‑driven mindset aligned to the HR Business Partner Labor Relations role.

About Webasto

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward‑thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays
• 401k with company match