HR Business Partner (Manufacturing)

Michael Page; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 12%

Holiday purchase scheme

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner - Operations for a fast-paced manufacturing environment in the North West. You will partner with operational leadership to advise on the employee lifecycle, workforce planning, and change initiatives.

The role focuses on employee relations, coaching managers, and ensuring HR policies meet UK employment law while supporting culture and engagement across the operation. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven HRBP experience supporting operational or manufacturing teams.
• Strong employee relations experience, including complex case management.
• Confidence partnering with senior operational leaders and influencing at all levels.
• Experience with workforce planning, organisational design and change initiatives.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

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, engagement and performance.
• Support organisational change, restructuring and transformation programmes.
• Develop and implement people initiatives aligned to operational objectives.
• Use data and insights to identify trends and translate into actions.
• Collaborate with recruitment, L&D and reward to deliver a comprehensive HR service.
• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives across the operation.
• Ensure HR policies align with UK legislation and best practice.
• Build relationships with employee representatives and unions where applicable.
• Promote a positive, high-performance culture and embed people considerations in decision making.

Skills

HRBP experience

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Communication

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

You will partner with operational leadership to:

• 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.