Strategic HR Business Partner for Operations

Morson Edge; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide hands‑on operational HR support and strategic partnering across designated business areas. You will advise managers on employment legislation, lead complex employee relations cases, and collaborate with leaders to deliver workforce plans, change programs and people development.

This role requires strong stakeholder management, UK HR knowledge, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with hands‑on delivery across

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist.
• Experience supporting operational/frontline workforces, ideally in manufacturing/logistics/distribution/retail.
• Strong employee relations experience, including managing complex and sensitive cases.
• Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven ability to advise, coach and influence managers at all levels.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver commercially focused people solutions.
• Experience supporting organisational change and workforce planning.
• TUPE and collective consultation experience desirable.
• Ability to analyse HR data and use insights to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support and advice across the employee lifecycle.
• Build effective relationships with managers and senior leaders to understand business needs and workforce priorities.
• Advise and coach managers on HR policies, employment legislation and people management matters.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and capability issues.
• Lead investigations, formal hearings and sensitive employee relations processes.
• Develop managers' confidence and capability in managing people issues independently.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Work with the wider HR team to review and improve policies, processes and practices.
• Identify workforce trends and employee relations issues, recommending appropriate actions and improvements.
• Maintain effective relationships with trade unions and employee representatives, where applicable.
• Partner with senior leaders to deliver people plans aligned with business objectives.
• Support workforce planning, organisational design, restructuring, recruitment, talent management, reward and employee engagement.
• Support organisational change, including TUPE transfers, restructures and consultation processes.
• Lead and support initiatives relating to organisational culture, leadership development and employee engagement.
• Deliver management training and development to strengthen people management capability.
• Analyse HR data and workforce metrics to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide workforce insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Contribute to wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 or above

HRBP experience

Employment law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Data analysis

HR generalist

TUPE experience

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above (desirable)

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide hands‑on operational HR support and strategic partnering across designated business areas. You will advise managers on employment legislation, lead complex employee relations cases, and collaborate with leaders to deliver workforce plans, change programs and people development.

This role requires strong stakeholder management, UK HR knowledge, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with hands‑on delivery across