HR Partner

Victrex; Thornton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials solutions company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced HR Partner to join on a 24-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support HR functions, partner with business leaders, and coach managers through change. Responsibilities include implementing HR strategy, ensuring compliance with policies, and driving continuous HR service improvements. Strong experience in employee relations and a CIPD qualification are essential, along with flexibility for occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in a global, matrix organization would be advantageous.
• Track record in handling complex employee relations cases.
• Stable and capable in coaching managers during change.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR strategy and ensure compliance with policies.
• Coach managers through organizational changes.
• Drive HR services improvement and compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Change management

Building relationships

Education

CIPD Associated Member (or equivalent)

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced HR Partner on a 24-month fixed-term contract to support internal functions. You’ll work closely with HR colleagues and business leaders, partnering with teams to deliver best-in-class HR support. You’ll coach managers through change and ensure our people practices are robust, fair, and future-focused.

What You’ll Do

• Champion and implement our HR strategy, ensuring policies and frameworks meet current and future business needs.
• Coach and support managers through periods of change.
• Drive continuous improvement within HR services, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver functional excellence and informed, data-driven decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with external partners to ensure value for money and high standards of service.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of a global, matrix organisation would be advantageous.
• Proven track record in employee relations, including complex case handling.
• Confident, capable, and comfortable having difficult conversations and coaching managers through ambiguity and change.
• CIPD Associated Member (or equivalent) or equivalent experience.
• Flexibility for occasional travel to support the business needs.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.