Description

The HR Business Partner role is field‑based, supporting multiple vertical markets and providing tactical and strategic assistance to senior managers and people managers. You will join a dynamic team of Business Partners, working across sites in Leeds, Redditch, Preston and Welwyn Garden City, with flexibility for travel and homeworking.

The purpose of the role is to support great people decisions and foster an enabling culture aligned with company values, enhancing individual, management and team performance throughout the HR lifecycle while sourcing, identifying, developing and retaining talent.

• Develop and drive a bespoke People Agenda with key stakeholders in your area of responsibility.
• Improve capability, knowledge and decision‑making of people managers on all people matters.
• Identify and develop key talent within your areas of responsibility.
• Coaching mentality to enable managers, commitment to DE&I, and pragmatic approach to policy.

Requirements

• CIPD Level 5/7 or equivalent qualification required.
• Proven track record of managing complex employee‑relations cases.
• Self‑starter able to operate independently, delegate and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and identify value‑adding initiatives.

Benefits

You will be part of a collaborative HR Business Partners team backed by a dedicated HR Hub that provides transactional support, data, talent acquisition assistance and handling of less complex employee relations issues. A 6‑ to 8‑week handover period will be provided before the incumbent goes on maternity leave.

Although this is a 14‑month fixed‑term maternity cover, there is potential for a permanent role and career progression within the global company across various business areas.

• Competitive salary plus EV/PHEV company car fleet or car cash allowance.
• 25–28 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays, core hours 9:00‑15:00 and flexible working.
• Pension contribution up to 10%, private healthcare (optional family add‑on), and group life cover at 5× salary.
• Global Income Protection, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, staff discount platform and Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance