Human Resources Business Partner

Medlock Partners; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an HR Business Partner to drive HR strategies within a large manufacturing organization across the UK. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in HR Generalist roles, strong employee relations skills, and the ability to lead change initiatives in a collaborative environment. This position offers a salary up to £65k and hybrid working after initial relationship building.

Qualifications

• Significant HR Generalist experience, especially in operational and manufacturing settings.
• Proven track record in managing complex ER cases.
• Ability to lead with a safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning and talent management.
• Lead HR projects and enhance employee engagement.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Change management

Employee relations

Collaboration skills

Job description

Overview

HR Business Partner – Manufacturing Operations

Based in the UK manufacturing group with multiple sites. Location options: Wellingborough (Northampton), Selby (North Yorkshire), or Worksop (Nottinghamshire) with travel across sites required. 6 months FTC. Hybrid working offered after relationships have been built; travel required for this role. Pay up to £65k.

The ideal candidate will have worked within a large business, circa 10k-15k employees.

The Business

This UK-based manufacturing group operates successfully across the country with multiple sites. Privately owned, the business maintains a strong commitment to product quality, customer service, and investing in its workforce. The HR team supports continued growth, with a culture that encourages continuous improvement and innovation within HR, creating opportunities to lead change initiatives. The organisation seeks collaborative individuals who can help drive sustainable progress.

The Role

The successful person will be a proactive partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with business objectives. The HRBP provides guidance on people-related matters such as workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organisational development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
• Lead complex employee relations (ER) cases up to employment tribunal (ET), and guide collective consultations on changes in working practices at local sites.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Improve operational managers’ capabilities in leading their teams.
• Lead or support HR projects and initiatives across the business.
• Support organisational change initiatives and drive employee engagement, including wellbeing programs.
• Analyse HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making and enhance workforce effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, manage document control, and support audits from customers and third parties.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to effectively hire, onboard, and offboard employees as needed.

Key requirements

• Must have worked in a large business setting.
• Significant HR Generalist experience, particularly in operational, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• Experience with unionized and non-unionized teams, including managing legacy working agreements.
• Proven track record in leading complex ER cases and collective consultations.
• Familiar with supporting audits and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead within a safety-first culture and manage multiple priorities at pace.
• Credible, resilient, and fair approach to managing ER and IR matters.
• Strong collaboration skills and confidentiality in handling sensitive issues.
• Organised and action-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

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

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across 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.