HR Business Partner (Manufacturing)

Michael Page; Darwen; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid Working Opportunity

12% Pension

Holiday Purchase scheme

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner - Operations for a fast-paced manufacturing operation in the North West. You will provide proactive HR advice across the employee lifecycle, partnering with frontline and senior stakeholders to drive performance and engagement.

Based in Darwen with hybrid working, the role requires strong knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations, and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Proven HRBP experience supporting operational or manufacturing teams.
• Strong employee relations experience, including complex case management.
• Experience working with frontline, hourly-paid and salaried populations.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience in unionised environments advantageous.
• A pragmatic, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR advice and coaching across the employee lifecycle.
• Support workforce planning, organisational design and resource requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Lead and advise on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, conduct, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Coach managers to improve leadership capability, employee engagement and performance.
• Support organisational change, restructuring and transformation programmes.
• Develop and implement people initiatives aligned to operational and commercial objectives.
• Use people data and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities and translate these into practical actions.
• Work closely with recruitment, learning and development, reward and other HR colleagues to deliver an effective people service.
• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives across the operational workforce.
• Ensure HR policies and practices are consistently and fairly applied, in line with UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Build effective relationships with employee representatives and recognised trade unions where applicable.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture across the operation.
• Ensure people considerations are embedded into operational decision-making and business planning.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner - Operations to join a fast-paced, people-focused manufacturing environment in the North West.

Client Details

he role will suit someone who enjoys working close to the operation, building strong relationships with frontline and senior stakeholders

Description

• Provide proactive HR advice and coaching across the employee lifecycle.
• Support workforce planning, organisational design and resource requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Lead and advise on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, conduct, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Coach managers to improve leadership capability, employee engagement and performance.
• Support organisational change, restructuring and transformation programmes.
• Develop and implement people initiatives aligned to operational and commercial objectives.
• Use people data and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities and translate these into practical actions.
• Work closely with recruitment, learning and development, reward and other HR colleagues to deliver an effective people service.
• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives across the operational workforce.
• Ensure HR policies and practices are consistently and fairly applied, in line with UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Build effective relationships with employee representatives and recognised trade unions where applicable.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture across the operation.
• Ensure people considerations are embedded into operational decision-making and business planning.

Profile

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who has operated successfully as an HR Business Partner within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, industrial, logistics or similarly operational environment.

You will ideally bring

• Proven HRBP experience supporting operational or manufacturing teams.
• Strong employee relations experience, including complex case management.
• Experience working with frontline, hourly-paid and salaried populations.
• Confidence partnering with senior operational leaders and influencing at all levels.
• Experience supporting organisational change, restructuring and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience of working within a unionised or employee-representative environment would be advantageous.
• A pragmatic, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to balance strategic HR thinking with a willingness to get involved in the detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the credibility to build trusted relationships across a diverse workforce.

Job Offer

Salary of £45,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience.

• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• 12% Pension
• Holiday Purchase scheme

Permanent position based in Darwen.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best