Senior HR Business Partner

NRL; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to provide high-level HR support to business leaders across our Warrington and Irish/UK locations. You will partner with senior management to align workforce strategies with business objectives and drive change and engagement.

The role requires travel to project sites across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, and regular presence in Dublin, Belfast, and Warrington.

Qualifications

• Degree in human resources, business, or a related discipline essential.
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Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations cases, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary matters
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, development plans, and career progression
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policies, and company values in all HR interventions
• Promote a culture of fairness, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Recruitment, HR Operations, and Reward teams to deliver integrated HR solutions

Skills

Strategic HR partnership

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in HR or related field

CIPD qualification

Professional development

Job description

Job Title: Senior HR Business Partner Location: UK-Warrington Overview: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior HR Business Partner to provide high-level HR support to business leaders and drive people initiatives across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of HR, this role will partner closely with senior management to align workforce strategies with business objectives, support change, and deliver initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance, and organisational effectiveness. This role requires regular presence across our offices in Dublin, Belfast, and Warrington, with travel to project sites throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK as required. Flexibility to travel between office and site locations is essential.

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support organisational goals
• Provide expert advice on workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organisational development
• Support business leaders in delivering change management initiatives effectively and sensitively
• Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations, performance management, and engagement issues
• Identify opportunities to improve business performance through people strategies and HR interventions

Employee Relations and Performance Management

• Lead complex employee relations cases, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary matters
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, development plans, and career progression
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policies, and company values in all HR interventions
• Promote a culture of fairness, accountability, and continuous improvement

Talent Development and Engagement

• Partner with Learning and Development to identify skill gaps and support targeted development initiatives
• Drive engagement strategies and initiatives that support inclusion, wellbeing, and retention
• Support leadership capability development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
• Facilitate talent review and workforce planning processes

HR Data, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Provide workforce insights and HR analytics to support decision-making and measure the impact of HR initiatives
• Monitor key HR metrics, including turnover, engagement, and performance, to identify trends and recommend actions
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies, processes, and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Keep abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and best practice in HR to inform recommendations

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, managers, employees, and cross-functional HR teams
• Work collaboratively with Recruitment, HR Operations, and Reward teams to deliver integrated HR solutions
• Act as a role model for Sisk’s values and behaviours, promoting a positive culture across the business
• Participate in HR projects, initiatives, and organisational change programmes as required

Qualifications

• Degree in human resources, business, or a related discipline essential
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional accreditation desirable
• Evidence of continued professional development essential

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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