HR Business Partner

​The Company

Our client is a major force within the manufacturing sector. Due to growth, they are now recruiting for a HR Business Partner. 

The Role

• The role is managing the delivery of a site HR service ensuring the development and consistent application of HR policies and procedures to optimise employee performance. 

• To manage the provision a full site HR service, incorporating employee relations, training and development. 

• To ensure operations are within group policies and procedures, legislative requirements and in line with best practice.  

• To provide advice and guidance to management, with regards to policies and procedures for managing HR.

• Will report to the Site Manager and Head of HR overseeing around 100 staff onsite.

• As part of the site management team you will ensure that the plant meets the annual budget and contribute to the decision-making process and strategic direction of the plant together with the Head of HR.

• Ensure company structure is appropriate to meet the plant objectives and is in line with standards.

• Form annual manpower plans in line with business requirements and ensure plant adherence.

• Ensure the maintenance of effective employee relations, which are in line with business requirements via the Union.

• Facilitate effective communication systems within the plant for all employees.

• Develop policies and procedures to ensure the management of HR in line with legal requirements and best practice.

• Devise and implement policies and procedures for the administration and development of remuneration systems and conditions of employment for all employees.

• Develop and implement procedures to recruit and select staff in line with approved vacancies.

• Support the management system to ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of all employees.

• Provide advice and guidance on the implementation of all site policies and procedures.

• Coordinate recruitment activities for Senior Staff and Management positions. 

• Coordinate and monitor the application of individual review processes for Managers and Professionals.

• Manage the annual staffing review and establish the Company training and succession plans.

• Develop and deliver training and development programs for Company policies, procedures and reviews.

• Periodic audits on the time and attendance and payroll systems.

• Ensure continuous development of the Human Resources team.

• Conduct discipline (dismissal level) and grievance meetings.

• External agency correspondence.

• Ensure accurate and timely month end reporting.

The Person

• Previous experience in a similar role in manufacturing preferred.

• You will be a proactive and commercial HR lead who can bring a fresh perspective to the organisation.

• Must be someone who can quickly understand the business, align with their culture and apply expertise to achieve positive outcomes.

• A strong communicator with the ability to navigate challenging situations.

• Will have a proven track record in HR leadership.

• A CIPD qualification would be preferred.

• Union experience preferred.

• Must be happy to work on site full time.

The Benefits

• You will be working for a well-established growing employer.

• An excellent salary.

• A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.

• The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.