Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Search; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Search is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner based in Warrington with UK travel to align people strategy with business objectives across a large, multi-site environment.

You will act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, organisational change and workforce planning, partnering with senior leaders and coaching managers to drive best practice and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HRBP or senior HR advisory roles.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure or project-led environments is advantageous.
• Experience across large, multi-site organisations, working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business objectives.
• Lead complex ER cases, investigations, grievances and disciplinaries.
• Drive workforce planning, talent development and employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with wider HR teams to deliver joined-up people solutions and change programmes.

Skills

HRBP

Employee Relations

Leadership partnering

Workforce planning

Organisational change

Coaching

Education

Relevant degree

CIPD qualification

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Business Partner looking to make a change!

Location: Warrington, with UK travel

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a large, established organisation looking to appoint an experienced Senior HR Business Partner.

This is a senior, commercially focused HR role working closely with leadership teams to ensure the people strategy supports wider business objectives. You will act as a trusted advisor across a broad HR remit, taking the lead on complex employee relations matters, organisational change, workforce planning, talent development and employee engagement.

The organisation operates across multiple locations, so this role would suit someone comfortable working within a large, multi-site environment. Regular travel will form part of the position.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business objectives
• Advise on workforce planning, talent, succession and organisational change
• Act as a trusted advisor on complex people matters

Employee Relations & Performance

• Lead complex ER cases, including investigations, grievances and disciplinaries
• Coach managers on performance, development and HR best practice
• Ensure employment law and internal policies are consistently applied

Talent Development & Engagement

• Support talent, succession and leadership development initiatives
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and retention
• Identify skills gaps and development priorities
• Use HR data and workforce trends to support business decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve HR policies, processes and ways of working

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, managers and employees
• Collaborate with wider HR teams to deliver joined-up people solutions
• Support wider HR projects and organisational change programmes

  About You

  • Significant experience within a HR Business Partnering or senior HR advisory role
  • Experience within construction, infrastructure or a similar project-led environment is highly desirable
  • Experience working across a large (2,000+), complex or multi-site organisation
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
  • Extensive experience managing complex employee relations matters
  • Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning and talent initiatives
  • Confidence influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders
  • Strong coaching, communication and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable using HR data and insights to inform decisions
  • Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience
  • CIPD accreditation or a similar professional HR qualification would be advantageous

  The Opportunity

  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner looking to step into a broad, influential position with genuine exposure to senior stakeholders and business-wide people initiatives.

  You will have the opportunity to make an impact across employee relations, organisational development, engagement, talent and change, while joining an established organisation offering a competitive overall package and opportunities for continued professional development.