Interim Human Resources Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial process fluids seeks an HR Business Partner to support its UK & Ireland Commercial team. This role involves managing talent and performance, driving organizational change, and advising leadership on HR strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience and a commitment to enhancing employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Senior HR experience in a business-facing role.
• Expertise in talent management and employee relations.
• Commitment to a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Support Commercial leadership in talent and performance management.
• Implement HR priorities aligned with global goals.
• Manage complex employee relations issues and investigations.

Skills

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Change Management

Organizational Development

Education

Senior HR experience

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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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 have been an integral part of the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies, from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a collaborative culture supporting career growth and offering competitive compensation and benefits.

As HR Business Partner, you will support the Commercial leadership team within the UK & Ireland in talent management, performance management, employee and leadership development, employee relations, change management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. You will also assist in developing and implementing HR priorities aligned with global HR Centers of Excellence (COE) and organizational goals. Join the team and let's do great things together!

What will you do?

• Serve as a consultant to leaders in designated client groups within the UK and European region, focusing on the Commercial business and supporting other lines of business.
• Employ effective change management strategies to facilitate business transformation activities.
• Support organizational change and design by working with senior management and HRBPs to identify requirements and implement solutions.
• Partner with the global HR function to deliver value-added services aligned with business objectives.
• 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 for the region.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition regarding recruitment activities.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and develop Performance Improvement Plans where necessary.
• Serve as a project leader for HR or business initiatives (organizational structure, cultural change, rewards, etc.).
• 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, with 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, continually innovating to support industries like steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, and machinery. With over 100 locations, our team of chemists, engineers, and industry experts partners with customers to improve their operations efficiently and effectively.

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 and shaping our relationships with stakeholders.