Job Description:

HR Business Partner (Contract) - Barnard Castle - Site-Based (4 days onsite, 1 day work form home)
IR35: Inside

Overview
We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a global manufacturing organisation, supporting a key UK site of ~900 employees. This is a hands-on, strategic role partnering closely with senior leaders to deliver people initiatives aligned to business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead organisational design, restructuring, and large-scale change programmes
• Partner with leaders to drive culture, engagement, and performance
• Develop leadership capability and support high-performing teams
• Deliver talent management, succession planning, and workforce strategy
• Manage employee and industrial relations, including union engagement
• Use data and insights to shape HR strategy and business decisions

What We're Looking For

• Proven HR generalist experience in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Strong background in UK restructuring and change management
• Experience working with unions and handling ER/IR matters
• Ability to influence and coach senior stakeholders
• Data-driven with strong commercial awareness

Opportunity
This is a high-impact contract role offering the chance to shape people strategy, influence leadership, and drive meaningful change within a large-scale operational environment.

Please apply with your updated CV if the role aligns with your interest and experience.