Human Resources Business Partner

Carter Rolan Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to influence HR processes

Hands-on role with impact

Close collaboration with leadership

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Birmingham seeks an HR Business Partner to provide comprehensive HR support. This full-time role includes managing recruitment, advising on employment law, and maintaining HR systems. The ideal candidate will possess proven HR experience and exceptional organizational skills to seamlessly drive HR processes. Candidates with a CIPD qualification are preferred. Join the team to influence HR culture and make a positive impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Provide advice on employment law and performance management.
• Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS systems.
• Support managers in performance reviews and staff development.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD qualification or working toward one

Job description

This range is provided by Carter Rolan Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About Us:

Our client, a growing manufacturing business based in Birmingham around B10/B11 area are looking for a well-rounded HR Business Partner to join the team. Reporting to the HR Director, you’ll be doing day to day HR duties, business partnering with other HR professionals and senior managers across the group, be a key support for employee relations, policy, organisational development, performance, and all things people-related.

The key requirement for this role is needing someone with strong strategic expertise and a strong OD & talent background. In addition to this, it would also help if you have reward and benefits exposure and HRIS implementation exposure too.

Role Purpose:

To deliver full generalist HR support across the business. You’ll be hands‑on, working directly with staff and managers, ensuring HR policy, OD, employee relations, and processes run smoothly, legally and efficiently. This role demands someone proactive, organised, and experienced enough to take ownership of multiple HR tasks without needing constant supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Provide advice and support on employment law, policies, performance management, disciplinary/grievance/capability processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records, employee files, and HRIS systems.
• Support line managers in coaching, performance reviews, absence management, and staff development.
• Oversee payroll or liaise with payroll providers ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in training & development initiatives, staff engagement, and wellbeing programmes.
• Help implement or improve HR policies, processes, and compliance (legal, health & safety, etc.).
• Prepare reports / metrics such as turnover, absence rates, headcount, etc., to inform senior management decisions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law, best practice, disciplinary/grievance/capability processes.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple HR tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to work with people at all levels.
• CIPD qualification or working toward one is desirable.
• Integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
• You must be a self starter and be able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Proactive work attitude, not reactive.

What You’ll Get:

• A hands‑on role where you really make a difference.
• Opportunity to own and influence HR processes & culture.
• Working closely with senior leadership.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Manufacturing