We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on HR Business Partner / HR Consultant to support a rapidly growing industrial business that has recently undergone acquisition. This is a critical role focused on HR transformation, policy alignment, employee relations, and post‑merger integration within a fast‑paced and evolving environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing, modernising, and harmonising HR policies and procedures, with a significant focus on redesigning the employee handbook. This role will also support the implementation of a new HRIS platform and help drive change management initiatives across the business.
This is an initial 6‑month contract with strong potential for extension or transition into a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities
* Review, update, and harmonise HR policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure legal compliance, operational consistency, and alignment with the wider group structure
* Lead the redevelopment and modernisation of the employee handbook, ensuring it reflects current legislation, best practice, and company culture
* Support post‑acquisition HR integration activities, including policy alignment and process standardisation
* Partner with leadership to deliver practical HR solutions in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
* Support the implementation and optimisation of a new HRIS platform (Rippling experience advantageous)
* Assist with process improvement and automation initiatives, particularly within onboarding and employee lifecycle management
* Provide guidance and support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and off‑boarding
* Support change management initiatives and help drive adoption of new processes and systems across a long‑tenured workforce
* Ensure HR documentation, records, and reporting are accurate, compliant, and audit‑ready
* Collaborate with stakeholders across international locations where applicable, particularly within US and/or French business operations
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the development of scalable HR processes for a growing organisation
Candidate Profile
* We are looking for someone who is adaptable, commercially minded, and comfortable operating in an evolving environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Consultant, or HR Generalist role, CIPD qualified
* Strong experience across the full employee lifecycle
* Excellent employee relations experience
* Demonstrated experience reviewing and developing HR policies and employee handbooks
* Experience working within fast‑paced, high‑growth, or transformational environments
* Strong attention to detail and ability to "soundproof" policies and processes
* Experience supporting HRIS implementations or system transitions
* Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
* Advanced or strong Excel skills
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