Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner - Operations to join a fast-paced, people-focused manufacturing environment in the North West.

Client Details

he role will suit someone who enjoys working close to the operation, building strong relationships with frontline and senior stakeholders

Description

You will partner with operational leadership to:

• Provide proactive HR advice and coaching across the employee lifecycle.
• Support workforce planning, organisational design and resource requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Lead and advise on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, conduct, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Coach managers to improve leadership capability, employee engagement and performance.
• Support organisational change, restructuring and transformation programmes.
• Develop and implement people initiatives aligned to operational and commercial objectives.
• Use people data and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities and translate these into practical actions.
• Work closely with recruitment, learning and development, reward and other HR colleagues to deliver an effective people service.
• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives across the operational workforce.
• Ensure HR policies and practices are consistently and fairly applied, in line with UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Build effective relationships with employee representatives and recognised trade unions where applicable.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture across the operation.
• Ensure people considerations are embedded into operational decision-making and business planning.

Profile

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who has operated successfully as an HR Business Partner within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, industrial, logistics or similarly operational environment.

You will ideally bring:

• Proven HRBP experience supporting operational or manufacturing teams.
• Strong employee relations experience, including complex case management.
• Experience working with frontline, hourly-paid and salaried populations.
• Confidence partnering with senior operational leaders and influencing at all levels.
• Experience supporting organisational change, restructuring and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience of working within a unionised or employee-representative environment would be advantageous.
• A pragmatic, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to balance strategic HR thinking with a willingness to get involved in the detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the credibility to build trusted relationships across a diverse workforce.

Job Offer

• Salary of £45,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• 12% Pension
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Permanent position based in Darwen.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.