Human Resources Business Partner

Oliver Brookes; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

A growing UK organization located in Chester seeks a Senior HR Advisor / HR Business Partner to strengthen people capability. This role involves working closely with senior leaders to provide strategic advice, managing complex employee relations, and ensuring the consistent delivery of core HR processes. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 5 qualifications, a strong understanding of employment law, and the ability to influence leaders effectively. This position is full-time, onsite, with a salary of up to £45,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner.
• Strong ability to influence and coach leaders.
• Solutions-focused approach balancing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted business partner to designated areas.
• Provide strategic people advice and support.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters.
• Ensure delivery of core HR processes.

Skills

Influencing leaders

Understanding of employment law

Business partnering experience

Proactive solutions-focused approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a growing and ambitious organisation entering a key phase of evolution. As the business continues to scale and mature, there is a need to strengthen people capability through high‑quality, commercially focused HR partnering. This role has been created to support that journey, working closely with leaders to embed strong people practices and enable sustainable growth.

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to deepen their business partnering experience, gain exposure to organisational change, and play a meaningful role in shaping the people agenda of a growing business. You will join a collaborative team where your contribution will be visible, valued and impactful.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a trusted business partner to designated areas of the organisation, reporting to the HR Manager.
• Work closely with senior leaders and line managers to provide strategic and pragmatic people advice, supporting organisational effectiveness, workforce planning and leadership capability.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters and support change initiatives.
• Ensure consistent delivery of core HR processes, including performance management, engagement and talent activities.
• Travel to other locations approximately twice per month.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional at Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner level.
• Strong understanding of employment law and best practice.
• Ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels, bringing credibility, confidence and sound judgement.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach balancing commercial priorities with a people‑centred mindset.
• Mandatory: CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) and a full UK driving licence.

Location & Salary

Chester, UK. Up to £45,000. Onsite.

Key Information

• Seniority level: Senior HR Advisor / HR Business Partner
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Manufacturing