HR Business Partner: Lead People Strategy Across UK Sites

Vantage Recruitment; Keele; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An automated logistics equipment provider in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their expanding operation. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, shaping people strategy and leading on employee relations, recruitment, and analytics.

This role involves partnering with senior leaders across multiple sites, supporting leadership development, driving change, and managing the full employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor experience in the UK.
• Degree in HR, Business or related field.
• CIPD Level 5, ideally Level 7.
• Strong UK employment law and employee relations knowledge.
• Experience managing complex ER cases.
• Strong HR data and analytical capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner managers to provide consistent HR advice and coaching.
• Support leadership development and challenging where appropriate.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, HR admin).
• Handle employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance).
• Support investigations and ensure fair resolution of issues.
• Use HR data and metrics to support decision-making.
• Support HR projects across UK operations and new site launches.
• Build strong relationships across multiple locations.

Skills

HRBP experience

UK employee relations

Leadership coaching

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Degree in HR/Business

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7 (preferred)

Tools

Employee relations processes

Job description

An automated logistics equipment provider in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their expanding operation. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, shaping people strategy and leading on employee relations, recruitment, and analytics.

This role involves partnering with senior leaders across multiple sites, supporting leadership development, driving change, and managing the full employee lifecycle.