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Overview
Junior HR Business Partner role with an FMCG manufacturing business, on-site in Wolverhampton. This is a permanent position. You will blend operational HR with business partnering, influencing people practices at a fast-paced, growing site. You’ll report to the HR Manager, who oversees two sites, and will lead HR activities on-site, mentor two HR Advisors, and step up in the Manager’s absence to ensure seamless HR operations.
You will support a site of approximately 650 colleagues across production, engineering, and technical functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of escalation for complex ER cases, providing expert guidance and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Mentor, develop, and support two onsite HR Advisors, building their capability and confidence.
* Partner with site leadership to provide challenge, guidance, and influence when needed.
* Ensure HR practices and processes are consistent, effective, and aligned to business and legal requirements.
* Support the HR Manager in managing a site headcount of approximately 650 colleagues across production, engineering, and technical functions.
* Lead initiatives that improve employee engagement, workforce planning, and site performance.
* Provide confident leadership in a busy, sometimes ambiguous environment to ensure HR adds value to the operation.
What we’re looking for
* Strong HR generalist experience, ideally within a manufacturing, FMCG, or fast-paced operational environment.
* Significant employee relations expertise with the ability to manage complex cases and escalate appropriately.
* Ability to engage with senior stakeholders, demonstrating authority and resilience, with the confidence to challenge and push back when needed.
* Thrives in a busy, high-volume environment and can adapt to a site still establishing structure and processes.
* Enjoys mentoring and developing others, with some leadership experience.
Salary up to £40k plus benefits.
Please contact Alice Redmond for more information today.
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