HR Manager / HR Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in manufacturing is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner / HR Manager to join their Wolverhampton team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence HR strategy and drive organisational success through expert guidance and support. You'll collaborate with the Head of HR to enhance employee relations, manage complex issues, and foster a positive workplace culture. With a focus on continuous improvement and compliance, you will play a key role in shaping the future of HR within the organisation. If you're passionate about making a difference in a vibrant industry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or related field, and/or CIPD Level 7 qualification.
• Proven experience as a generalist HR professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused HR advice to managers and staff.
• Manage complex employee relations issues with professionalism.
• Drive performance management and strategic workforce planning.

Skills

Employee Relations Management

Employment Law Knowledge

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

Degree in HR or related field

CIPD Level 7 qualification

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08.05.2025

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HR Business Partner / HR Manager

Paying between £55k - £65k + Bonus + Benefits

Permanent

Manufacturing (5 days on site with flexibility)

Are you a dynamic HR professional with a passion for driving organisational success? Our client, a leading player in the manufacturing industry, is seeking an enthusiastic HR Business Partner / HR Manager to join their team in Wolverhampton. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by providing expert HR advice and support, enabling both managers and employees to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

As the HR Business Partner / HR Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of human resources, collaborating closely with the Head of HR. Your role will include:

• Delivering Expert HR Guidance: Provide commercially focused advice and coaching to managers and staff on general HR matters to align with corporate and site objectives.
• Managing Employee Relations: Tackle complex employee relations issues such as dispute resolutions, performance management, and absence management with professionalism and care.
• Driving Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for HR policy enhancements and implement best practises that comply with employment legislation.
• Building Leadership Capability: Enhance managers' understanding of employment laws and foster positive employee relations through tailored training.
• Supporting Business Objectives: Work collaboratively with the operations team to drive performance management, change initiatives, and strategic workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Proactively address business needs with commercially viable solutions.
• Participate in key operational meetings, advising on employee relations impacts.
• Monitor and review HR policies to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Support formal and informal management communications across the site.
• Act as a guardian of the company culture, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace environment.

What You Bring:

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• A degree in HR or related field, and/or CIPD Level 7 qualification.
• Proven experience as a generalist HR professional, with hands-on employee relations management.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels within the organisation.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping the HR strategy and contributing to organisational success in a vibrant industry.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented professionals who are committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Development Opportunities: Engage in projects and initiatives that foster your professional growth and enrich your career.

If you are self-motivated, results-driven, and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Join our client and be part of a team that strives to create a great place to work.

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Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.