Human Resources Business Partner

Prax; Immingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prax is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to join its Human Resources team at the Lindsey Oil Refinery in Immingham. This strategic role involves providing comprehensive HR support, managing recruitment and employee relations, while fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have a CIPD qualification and experience in HR within an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or working towards it.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proven HR experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on HR policies and employment law.
• Lead dialogue with employee reps and manage grievances.
• Drive HR projects aligned with business goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Analytical skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS (Employee Central)

SAP requisitions

Job description

Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery, located in North Lincolnshire, is a key asset of the Prax Group, a British multinational energy conglomerate dealing in crude oil, petroleum products and biofuels and is the only British refiner remaining in the UK energy market.

The refinery processes up to 5.4 million tonnes of crude oil per year (up to 113,000 barrels a day) and incorporates some of the most advanced refining and conversion processes in Europe, supplying products by road, rail, sea and pipeline.

We are investing heavily for the long-term with a plan to develop a leading, low carbon next generation refinery, serving our customers for decades to come. We are actively looking for new talent to join us as we continue on our current growth trajectory.

To assist us with this growth we are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner to join our Human Resources team. This is a strategic and hands-on role, providing comprehensive HR support across the refinery. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to line managers, lead key HR initiatives, and champion a culture of engagement, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Support: Advise managers and employees on HR policies, employment law, and best practices.
• Employee Relations: Lead dialogue with union and employee reps, manage grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Recruitment & Succession: Oversee end-to-end recruitment, support succession planning, and conduct job evaluations.
• HR Projects: Drive the implementation of corporate HR initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Wellbeing & Absence Management: Collaborate with Occupational Health and lead wellbeing strategies.
• Change Management: Support leadership through organisational transformation.
• Coaching & Development: Guide managers on capability, performance, and behavioural development.
• HR Systems & Analytics: Operate HRIS (Employee Central), manage SAP requisitions, and provide workforce insights.
• Budgeting: Assist in preparing HR budgets and forecasts.
• Support: Ability to cover for the HR Manager.

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD qualified (or working towards it); degree in HR or Business preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in a refinery or similar environment.
• Skilled in recruitment, succession planning, and HR project delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and analytical skills.
• Experience with psychometric testing is a plus.

Why Join The Prax Group?

At The Prax Group, we believe in fostering talent and providing career growth opportunities. As an HR Business Partner with us, you will have a direct impact on shaping the future of our business. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for learning and development, and the chance to be part of a global leader in the energy sector.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and become part of a team committed to innovation, excellence, and making a difference!