HRBP

Nigel Wright Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Nigel Wright Recruitment is partnering with a well-established international manufacturing group to appoint an HR Business Partner overseeing a cluster of northern sites during a period of growth and transformation.

The role focuses on driving cultural change, enhancing leadership capability and managing large-scale operational changes across diverse sites. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR generalist or BP with manufacturing experience and strong stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR business partnering within manufacturing or similar operational environments.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive people-related outcomes.
• Experience leading or mentoring HR teams and working across multiple sites.
• Proven track record in supporting change, transformation or restructuring in a complex business.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership teams and senior managers to drive performance and capability.
• Lead HR activity across multiple operational locations in the North.
• Coach and develop managers in employee relations, performance and leadership capability.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters.
• Support organisational change, integration and transformation initiatives.
• Embed a consistent, values-driven people approach.
• Provide leadership to on-site HR team members, ensuring effective delivery.

Skills

Employee relations

Change management

Stakeholder management

Leadership coaching

Commercial mindset

Strategic thinking

Delivery focus

Job description

Shape the Future of a Modern Manufacturing Business!

Delighted to be partnering with a well-established, privately owned international manufacturing group known for its long-term, values-led approach and significant investment in people, technology and operations.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Business Partner to support a key northern region, covering a cluster of strategically important sites during a period of transformation and growth.

What You'll Do

This is far more than a traditional HRBP role. You’ll operate within a fast-paced, operational setting where:

• Investment and automation are transforming how sites operate
• Workforces vary significantly in culture and maturity
• Leadership capability is mixed, creating real scope for impact
• A strong health, safety and wellbeing culture is essential

You’ll play a central role in driving cultural change, improving leadership capability and supporting large-scale operational transformation across a diverse and evolving workforce.

As HR Business Partner, you will:

• Partner with site leadership teams and senior managers to drive performance and capability
• Lead HR activity across multiple operational locations in the North
• Coach and develop managers in employee relations, performance and leadership capability
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters
• Support organisational change, integration and transformation initiatives
• Embed a consistent, values-driven people approach
• Provide leadership to on-site HR team members, ensuring effective delivery

Who we are looking for

We’re seeking an experienced HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist who thrives in complex, operational environments.

You’ll bring:

• Strong employee relations expertise
• Experience supporting change, transformation or restructuring
• Confidence working with and influencing senior stakeholders
• A pragmatic, commercially focused mindset
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery
• Experience leading or mentoring HR team members

Experience in manufacturing is beneficial, but candidates from logistics, FMCG, engineering, construction or similar sectors are equally encouraged to apply. Paying to £55k + car allowance