Interim Human Resources Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks an Interim Human Resources Business Partner in Portsmouth to support the UK & Ireland Commercial leadership team. The role focuses on talent management, performance management, and employee relations, requiring a senior HR professional with change management expertise for a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Consulting with leaders within UK and European regions.
• Applying change management strategies.
• Supporting organizational change and design.

Skills

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Change Management

Organizational Development

Job description

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Interim Human Resources Business Partner, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: Quaker Houghton

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in developing, producing, and applying industrial process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We support major industrial and manufacturing companies worldwide, including aerospace, automotive, primary metal, and energy sectors. Our headquarters are in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global, publicly traded company with a collaborative culture that fosters career growth and offers competitive 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, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. You will help develop and implement HR strategies aligned with global HR initiatives and organizational goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Consulting with leaders within UK and European regions, focusing on the Commercial business and supporting other lines of business.
• Applying change management strategies to facilitate business transformations.
• Supporting organizational change and design by collaborating with senior management and HR colleagues.
• Partnering across HR functions to deliver value-added services aligned with business objectives.
• Working with Talent & Organizational Capability COE to improve engagement, retention, and effectiveness.
• Managing TUPE projects, including coordination with departments and HR leadership.
• Leading talent management, succession planning, performance reviews, and compensation processes.
• Collaborating with Talent Acquisition for recruitment activities.
• Handling employee relations issues, conducting investigations, and developing Performance Improvement Plans as needed.
• Leading HR or business projects related to organizational structure, culture, rewards, or effectiveness.
• Providing coaching and counseling to employees and management on sensitive issues.

Candidate requirements:

• Senior HR experience in a business-facing role, with expertise in talent management and employee relations.
• Experience in change management and organizational development.
• Availability for a 12-month contract.

About Us:

We are a global leader in industrial process fluids and engineering, present in over 40 countries, supporting industries like steel, aluminum, automotive, and aerospace. Our 100+ locations are staffed by chemists, engineers, and industry experts dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation.

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