Human Resources Business Partner - Manufacturing and Operations

JR United Kingdom; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks an HR Business Partner to shape the workforce at their new battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater. The role involves partnering with senior leadership, guiding talent strategies, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to sustainable manufacturing and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Purpose-driven company culture

Opportunities for career growth

Real investment in development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in complex, fast-changing environments.
• Strong capability in talent strategy, employee relations, and leadership development.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and ethical HR practice.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business outcomes.
• Guide talent acquisition, development, retention, and performance.
• Lead employee engagement and culture development.

Skills

Talent strategy

Employee relations

Leadership development

Workforce planning

Change management

Organisational design

Education

Degree in HR or Organisation Development

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Client:

Agratas

Location:

bridgwater, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

HR Business Partner – UK Manufacturing

Bridgwater, UK | Full-Time | On-site/Hybrid

Are you a people-first HR leader ready to play a key role in shaping the workforce of one of the UK’s most exciting greenfield manufacturing sites?

At Agratas, we’re building a world-leading battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater—and we’re looking for a strategic and proactive HR Business Partner to support us on this journey. If you’re passionate about partnering with senior leadership, building manufacturing capability, and embedding a positive and inclusive culture from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner with senior leaders and managers across our UK manufacturing function to align people strategies with business outcomes.
• Guide and support talent acquisition, development, retention, and performance across the employee lifecycle.
• Lead employee engagement, culture development, and embed Agratas values on the ground.
• Play a key role in preparing the plant to transition from construction to full operations.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, compliance, and people risk management.
• Engage with external stakeholders including local councils and education providers to support workforce development in the region.
• Drive organisational design, change management, and succession planning to ensure long-term capability.
• Act as a local custodian of HR systems, data, and metrics, ensuring accuracy, GDPR compliance, and actionable insight.

What You Bring

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in complex, fast-changing environments—preferably manufacturing, engineering or industrial sectors.
• Strong capability in talent strategy, employee relations, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law, compliance, and ethical HR practice.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, diversity, and creating a positive workplace culture.
• Degree in HR or Organisation Development (CIPD membership is a plus).

Why Join Agratas?

We’re a scale-up with the backing of Tata Sons, building the UK’s largest battery gigafactory—right here in Bridgwater. You’ll be joining a mission-driven, people-focused business, where your work directly contributes to a cleaner, greener future.

We offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits
• A purpose-driven company culture
• Opportunities to shape processes, culture, and capability from day one
• Real investment in your development and career growth

Ready to Build Something Meaningful?

Apply today and help us power the future of sustainable manufacturing.

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Agratas is a place to be authentically you.

At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.