Interim Human Resources Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in industrial process fluids is seeking an HR Business Partner to support its Commercial team across the UK & Ireland. This role focuses on talent management, employee relations, and change management, contributing to organizational effectiveness. The successful candidate will have significant HR experience and will play a pivotal role in influencing strategic HR decisions within the organization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant to leaders in UK and European client groups.
• Manage TUPE projects and coordinate with HR leadership.
• Lead HR initiatives such as organizational restructuring.

Skills

Talent Management

Change Management

Employee Relations

Organizational Development

Coaching

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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 in 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 unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

As HR Business Partner, you will support the Commercial leadership team within the UK & Ireland in the areas of talent management, performance management, employee and leadership development, employee relations, change management, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. Also, assisting in the development and implementation of human resources priorities and objectives for the region, in alignment with the global HR Centers of Excellence (COE) and broader organizational priorities. 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, primarily focusing on the Commercial business and supporting other lines of business.
• Employ effective change management strategies to support business transformation activities.
• Support organizational change and design by collaborating with senior management and other HRBPs to identify business needs and implement solutions.
• Partner across the global HR function to deliver value-added services aligned with business objectives.
• Work with the Talent & Organizational Capability COE to improve engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage TUPE projects as required, coordinating with departments and HR leadership.
• Lead annual processes for talent management, succession planning, performance management, and compensation planning for the region.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition regarding recruitment activities.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and develop Performance Improvement Plans as needed.
• Lead HR or business-driven initiatives such as organizational restructuring, cultural change, or employee rewards.
• Provide coaching and counseling to employees and management on sensitive issues.

What do we look for?

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

About Us

We are a global leader in industrial process fluids and engineering, present in over 40 countries, partnering with manufacturers to improve their operations. With over 100 locations, our team of chemists, engineers, and industry experts continually innovate to help our customers stay ahead in a changing world.

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.