People Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a People Business Partner based in Norfolk or East Anglia. The role involves advising managers on people management, enhancing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with employment law. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder with strong HR expertise and a values-driven approach.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on people management.
• Partner with leaders for efficient recruitment.
• Guide managers on employment law compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Influencing

Negotiation

Collaboration

Commercial Awareness

Education

Generalist HR Experience

Job description

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Are you ready to be the trusted partner who empowers leaders to turn people strategy into real business results?

Can you confidently navigate the complexities of people management while keeping both performance and fairness at the heart of every decision?

Do you thrive on building relationships, challenging the status quo, and finding smarter ways to help people and teams perform at their best?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a Manufacturing Business, looking for a People Business Partner. Role based in Norfolk or East Anglia.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor, coaching and guiding managers on all aspects of people management to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Partner with leaders to deliver seamless, efficient recruitment that secures the right talent for the business.
• Provide expert advice on performance management and employee relations cases, ensuring fair, consistent, and effective outcomes.
• Guide managers on employment law, balancing legal compliance with pragmatic business solutions.
• Lead and contribute to projects that improve people processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Support the Senior People Business Partner in enhancing our people services to meet evolving business needs.
• Be the go-to contact for people-related queries across different functions, offering specialist advice and support.
• Enable effective absence management processes, working with Occupational Health when required.
• Review and update HR policies in line with UK legislation and educate managers on key changes.

What we’re looking for?

• A relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly earn trust and credibility.
• A confident influencer and negotiator who creates win-win outcomes and brings people with them.
• A collaborative team player who works well across different functions and levels.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to align people initiatives with business goals in practical and innovative ways.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR or People role, with solid expertise in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• Someone who role models leadership by setting clear direction, empowering others, and giving constructive feedback.
• A values-driven professional who prioritise safety, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement in everything they do.

Salary up to £55k + benefits.

Please contact Alice Redmond for more information today.