Human Resources Business Partner

Carter Rolan Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business is looking for an HR Business Partner in Birmingham. This role involves managing recruitment, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and providing support on employee relations and performance management. The ideal candidate should have proven HR experience, strong organizational skills, and a good knowledge of UK employment law. The position offers a salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, making it a competitive opportunity for those looking to make an impact in HR.

Benefits

Hands-on role

Opportunity to influence HR processes

Close collaboration with senior leadership

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Provide advice on employment law and policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS systems.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

CIPD qualification

Job description

Job Title : HR Business Partner

Location : Birmingham

Salary : £45,000 - £55,000 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.

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.

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.