Strategic HR Partner - Manufacturing (14–16m FTC)

Seymour John Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour John Ltd in Herefordshire is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic guidance and hands-on operational support across a broad range of people-related matters within a manufacturing environment.

This fixed-term contract (14-16 months) involves partnering with managers, handling employee relations, recruitment support, policy review, and driving change programmes while maintaining UK employment law compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role or HR business partnering position.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification, or equivalent, or currently working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability matters.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, onboarding and talent development.
• Review and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation.
• Coach managers on effective people management practices and employee engagement.
• Support organisational change, employee consultations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records, produce people‑related reports and support HR projects.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture and the development of effective people strategies.

Skills

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Seymour John Ltd in Herefordshire is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic guidance and hands-on operational support across a broad range of people-related matters within a manufacturing environment.

This fixed-term contract (14-16 months) involves partnering with managers, handling employee relations, recruitment support, policy review, and driving change programmes while maintaining UK employment law compliance.