Job Description
Job Title: HR Business Partner
Location: Peterlee, County Durham
Salary: £50,000+ depending on experience
Job Purpose: This role serves as a key HR partner to both site leadership and the broader business at the Peterlee Facility, ensuring the delivery of high‑impact HR services. Leveraging extensive experience in human resources, you will apply a deep understanding of employment legislation, exercise sound judgment in complex situations, and confidently influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels to drive fair, consistent, and business‑aligned outcomes.
Responsibilities
Employee Relations
* Provide expert guidance on HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organisational values and legal frameworks.
* Advise and support managers in resolving complex employee relations matters, including grievances and disciplinary actions, with fairness and consistency.
* Champion a culture of integrity by ensuring employment law and internal policies are applied equitably across the organisation.
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Ensure strategic alignment with workforce planning and talent acquisition goals.
* Oversee onboarding programmes to ensure seamless integration of new hires, fostering engagement and long‑term retention from day one.
HR Administration
* Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of employee records and HR systems.
* Review and approve employment documentation, including contracts and formal correspondence, in line with compliance standards.
Policy Implementation
* Drive the rollout and communication of HR policies and initiatives, ensuring clarity, consistency, and organisational buy‑in.
* Monitor and enforce compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
Performance & Development
* Support the execution of performance management cycles, ensuring alignment with business objectives and employee growth.
* Facilitate development planning and training coordination to build capability and support career progression across the workforce.
Reporting & Analytics
* Deliver strategic HR insights through accurate data reporting and trend analysis to inform leadership decision‑making.
* Monitor key workforce metrics such as absence, turnover, and engagement, identifying patterns and recommending interventions.
Skills You Will Have
* HR: Policies, Standards and Procedures – Level Working Knowledge: ability to uphold the organisation's standards and procedures.
* Decision Making and Critical Thinking – Level Working Knowledge: assess complex situations, apply informed judgment, and balance analytical insight with practical considerations.
* Knowledge of Organisation – Level Working Knowledge: understanding of vision, structure, culture, operating principles, values and code of ethics.
* Effective Communications – Level Working Knowledge: convey ideas with clarity and professionalism, supporting collaboration across teams.
* Interpersonal Relationships – Level Working Knowledge: work constructively with a variety of individuals and groups.
* Data Gathering and Reporting – Level Working Knowledge: experience with tools and techniques for gathering and reporting data.
* Employee Relations – Level Working Knowledge: knowledge of rights and obligations, and ability to adhere to legal requirements in employee negotiations.
Top Candidates Will Have
* 10 Years+ working in Operational HR
* Experience working with Trade Unions
* Degree, CIPD or equivalent experience
* Quick to grasp new information and apply it effectively in dynamic environments
Additional Information
* Hours: Full Time – 36.5 hours at the Peterlee Facility
* This position requires a 5‑day a week schedule in the office
* Travel: Not associated with this role
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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