Human Resources Business Partner

Distinct | B Corp; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 15%

Private medical cover

Pension contribution up to 10%

Death-in-service cover

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Distinct Recruitment is partnering confidentially with a global manufacturer to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner for its Alfreton operation. This hands-on, site-based role supports around 400 employees across manufacturing, supply chain and quality, combining complex employee relations with practical operational and strategic people initiatives.

You will partner with senior site leaders on people plans, lead ER cases, provide employment-law guidance and work closely with the HR centre

Qualifications

• Proven HRBP experience in manufacturing or operational settings.
• Strong employment-law knowledge and ER experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior site leaders on people plans and workforce planning.
• Lead complex ER cases and performance management.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused employment-law guidance.
• Support talent, development, engagement and communication initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR centre of excellence, L&D, reward and shared-services teams.
• Develop trusted relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job description

Full-time, site-based

Distinct Recruitment is partnering confidentially with a global manufacturer to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner for its Alfreton operation.

This is a hands-on, standalone site role supporting a workforce of around 400 employees across manufacturing, supply chain and quality. You'll combine complex employee relations work with meaningful operational and strategic people initiatives.

The role

• Partner with senior site leaders on people plans, workforce planning and headcount efficiency
• Lead complex ER cases, performance management and employee relations activity
• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused employment-law guidance
• Support talent, development, engagement and communication initiatives
• Work closely with a wider HR centre of excellence, L&D, talent, reward and shared-services teams
• Build trusted relationships across a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What we're looking for

• Proven HRBP or senior HR Manager experience within manufacturing, logistics, FMCG or another operational setting
• Strong, current employment-law and complex ER knowledge
• Confidence advising and challenging senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting manufacturing populations and large operational workforces
• Union or employee-representation experience would be beneficial but not essential
• A practical, visible and resilient approach - this is a role where being on site matters

Package

• 15% annual bonus
• Private medical cover
• Pension contribution of up to 10% match
• Death-in-service cover, flexible benefits and perks

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-known, values-led business with a strong investment in its people, brands and manufacturing operations.