Senior Specialist, HR Business Partner

Ford Motor Company; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive finance provider in Manchester is seeking a Senior HR Specialist to join their team. This role involves delivering HR support across multiple teams, advising on employment policies, and managing recruitment processes. Ideal candidates should have HR Business Partner experience and strong project management skills. This fulltime position offers a dynamic work environment focusing on strategic HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner is essential.
• Strong influencing and coaching skills with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent project management and facilitation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the HR Cycle Plan.
• Advise managers on employment policies and employee relations.
• Support organisational change and restructuring.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Influencing and coaching skills

Project management abilities

Collaborative mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Customer-focused approach

Education

CIPD qualification

Relevant degree or experience

Tools

HCM systems

Job description

Ford Credit Europe provides automotive financing and related services to customers and dealerships. We are transforming the way we operate, optimising efficiencies and revolutionising the customer experience, with new customer-led products and services.

Are you a highly skilled HR professional looking to take on a new challenge? We are seeking a talented individual to join Ford Credit Europe in a dynamic and varied role, based at our Manchester Business Centre (MBC).

This role presents an excellent opportunity to be an integral part of the FCE HR team, contributing your expertise, insights and ideas, working closely with colleagues across the business and supporting the delivery of key business objectives.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner is essential, including experience across the HR cycle plan and employee relations
• Strong influencing and coaching skills, especially with senior stakeholders
• Excellent project management and facilitation abilities
• A collaborative mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HCM systems
• High integrity and a customer-focused approach

Our preferred requirements:

• A degree and CIPD qualification are preferred, but relevant experience and skills are also valued

Additional Information

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

This position is based in Manchester, and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Manchester Business Centre for typically 4 days a week, with flexibility based on business needs.

Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check, conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicable only to unspent convictions.

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Responsibilities

As a Senior HR Specialist, you’ll be a key member of our HR team, delivering strategic and operational HR support across multiple teams including the Manchester Business Centre and Ford Credit Britain & Ireland. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of the HR Cycle Plan (performance management, compensation, feedback surveys, etc.)
• Advising managers on employment policies and employee relations
• Supporting organisational change and functional restructuring
• Managing recruitment processes and relationships
• Driving initiatives around engagement and wellness
• Collaborating on HR projects and liaising with Ford Motor Company HR teams