Interim Human Resources Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial process fluids seeks an Interim Human Resources Business Partner in Liverpool. This role involves supporting the UK & Ireland Commercial leadership team in HR priorities, talent management, and performance enhancement. Candidates must have senior HR experience and a commitment to a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Senior HR experience in a business-facing role.
• Expertise in talent management and employee relations.
• Experience in change management and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Consult with leaders focusing on the Commercial business.
• Assist in organizational change and design.
• Manage TUPE projects and coordinate recruitment activities.

Skills

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Change Management

Organizational Development

Job description

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Interim Human Resources Business Partner, Liverpool

Client: Quaker Houghton

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production, and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We support major industrial companies worldwide, with a global presence and headquarters in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a publicly traded company with a collaborative culture offering career growth, competitive compensation, and benefits.

As HR Business Partner, you will support the UK & Ireland Commercial leadership team in talent management, performance management, employee and leadership development, employee relations, change management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. You will help develop and implement HR priorities aligned with global strategies. Join our team and let's achieve great things together!

What will you do?

• Consult with leaders in designated client groups within the UK and Europe, focusing mainly on the Commercial business.
• Use change management strategies to support business transformation.
• Assist in organizational change and design by collaborating with senior management and HR colleagues.
• Partner with the global HR function to deliver value-added services aligning with organizational goals.
• Work with Talent & Organizational Capability COE to improve engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage TUPE projects as needed, coordinating with departments and HR leadership.
• Lead annual talent management, succession planning, performance management, and compensation processes.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition on recruitment activities.
• Handle complex employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and develop performance improvement plans.
• Lead HR or business initiatives such as organizational restructuring, cultural change, or employee rewards.
• Provide coaching and counseling to employees and management, handling sensitive issues professionally.

What do we look for?

• Senior HR experience in a business-facing role, talent management, and employee relations expertise.
• Change management and organizational development experience.
• 12-month contract commitment.

About Us

We are a global leader in industrial process fluids and engineering, present in over 40 countries, supporting the manufacturing of steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. Our experts partner with customers to improve operations continuously.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with Integrity.

Our core values guide our decisions and actions, fostering a safer, stronger company committed to these principles.