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Human Resources Business Partner

Medlock Partners

Manchester

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GBP 45,000 - 55,000

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Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist is seeking an HR Business Partner to establish impactful HR processes in a dynamic retail environment. This role, based in Manchester, requires a confident professional capable of managing complex HR challenges while driving a performance culture within the organization. Ideal candidates should have strong HR expertise and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

Previous HR experience is essential, preferably as a HR Business Partner.
Experience in a Retail or fast-paced environment is ideal.
Strong employment law knowledge and practical ER expertise.

Responsibilities

Provide full-spectrum HR support, manage employee relations and lead strategic projects.
Coach managers on effective people leadership and support development initiatives.
Use data for decision-making and track performance trends.

Skills

HR experience

Employment law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Coaching

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Co-Founder | HR Recruiter ǀ Human Resources ǀ Senior Leadership ǀ Middle Management ǀ Commerce & Industry ǀ North West ǀ Manchester

HR Business Partner

South Manchester

Permanent

Full time based on site

Paying up to £55k

Are you a talented HR Business Partner looking for an opportunity to put your stamp on a newly created HR Business Partner role within a fast-paced business. If so, I’d be keen to hear from you.

Our client is looking for a driven and confident HR Business Partner to join their team, preferably with a background in Retail or similar due to the pace and challenges of the industry. This is a key on-site Generalist role, ensuring people processes, performance culture, and workforce strategies are delivered with impact and precision.

Key Responsibilities of the HR Business Partner:

Reporting into the Head of HR, you’ll be responsible for providing full-spectrum HR support within your division. You’ll lead on strategic projects, employee relations, performance management, and data-led decision making. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in a fast-paced or complex environment, who is confident in working independently and ready to take ownership.

Duties of the HR Business Partner may include:

Manage succession planning, pay reviews, promotions, and role banding processes
Own performance ratings and bonus process coordination across the unit
Act as escalation point for complex ER cases including sickness, flexible working, performance, grievance and disciplinary matters
Lead welfare reviews, OH referrals, and capability processes
Coach and support managers to build confidence in people management
Drive performance culture and accountability in partnership with leadership
Coordinate post-review actions and ongoing performance development plans
Deliver training on HR processes and coach managers on effective people leadership
Support induction and employee development initiatives
Champion diversity, inclusion and employee engagement across site
Align with fellow People Business Partners to ensure consistent delivery and shared best practice
Use data to spot trends, influence decisions and track progress

Key requirements for the HR Business Partner:

Previous HR experience is essential, preferably as a HR Business Partner or Junior HR Business Partner looking for more responsibility and a new challenge.
Proven HR experience ideally in a Retail or similar fast paced, often ambiguous environment
Strong employment law knowledge and practical ER expertise
Demonstrated ability to coach and influence stakeholders
Comfortable working independently in a dynamic setting

If you are interested in this HR Business Partner position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Hospitality

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