The Role

My client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business looking to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner to support their growing workforce.

This is a varied, hands-on generalist role where you'll partner with managers across the business, providing advice and support on the full employee lifecycle. You'll play a key role in recruitment, employee relations, organisational development, training, engagement and HR projects while helping to drive a positive working culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to make a real impact across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance.
• Support recruitment activities from vacancy approval through to onboarding, working closely with hiring managers and recruitment partners.
• Manage apprenticeship and early careers programmes, building relationships with colleges, training providers and local education partners.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with current UK employment legislation.
• Support organisational change initiatives, restructures and consultation processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to both managers and employees across all areas of HR.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with payroll administration and employee benefits.
• Identify training and development needs and support the performance review process.
• Produce HR reports and monitor key people metrics.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
• Build effective relationships across all departments and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures.