Human Resources Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Ashton-in-Makerfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in the construction industry is seeking an HR Business Partner to support their people strategy in Ashton-in-Makerfield. The role involves advising leaders, managing employee relations, and implementing HR strategies that align with organizational goals. This position offers a dynamic environment for an experienced professional ready to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Work from Home up to 2 days a week

Ad hoc, expensed travel for meetings or training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Manager role in the UK.
• Proven ability to manage a broad range of HR/ER issues and casework.
• Effective coaching and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic and operational HR advice to managers and senior stakeholders.
• Driving compliance and efficiency through audits and workforce planning.
• Managing a range of employee relations casework.

Skills

Coaching

Influencing

Relationship Building

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS (Bamboo)

Job description

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Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take your next step in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

My client, a well-established, successful, and profitable business in their niche within the construction industry, is seeking an HR Business Partner to be based at their North West office. The role involves supporting their people strategy and partnering with leaders to drive business success.

As a key member of the HR team, you'll work closely with business leaders to build people capability, support talent planning, and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll provide expert guidance and coaching to line managers, support employee relations, and promote HR best practices throughout the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing strategic and operational HR advice to managers and senior stakeholders.
• Delivering tailored HR solutions to support business needs.
• Managing a range of employee relations casework.
• Supporting and coaching line managers on absence management, policy updates, and employment legislation.
• Driving compliance and efficiency through audits and workforce planning.
• Collaborating with the wider HR team to implement group-wide initiatives.

Who You’ll Work With

• Senior HR Business Partner (line manager)
• HR and Resourcing teams
• Business leaders and line managers
• Board members and other key stakeholders

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced employee turnover and absence rates
• Improved manager confidence and capability in people management
• Strong engagement across HR systems and processes
• Measurable impact on employee engagement and workforce diversity

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Manager role in the UK
• Proven ability to manage a broad range of HR/ER issues and casework
• Effective coaching and influencing skills
• Ability to build relationships quickly with business leaders and line managers
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HRIS (e.g., Bamboo)
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Preferred:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in HR within construction, civil engineering, or plant hire sectors
• Degree-level education

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Confidence in building relationships and constructive challenge
• A passion for empowering managers and driving change

Additional Info

• Ad hoc, expensed travel may be required across nationwide depots in England, Scotland, and Wales for meetings or training.
• WFH up to 2 days a week.

Ready to make a difference?

If you possess these attributes and your CV demonstrates this, please forward your CV to join a supportive, forward-thinking HR team that values collaboration, development, and people-first leadership.

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