Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a confidential client to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner for a fixed-term 6-month assignment.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional with a strong background in manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments, who is ready to make an immediate impact by embedding directly into operational teams and driving stability across people processes.
The Role:
This is a hands-on, embedded HR role focused on supporting front-line manufacturing leadership. You'll take on key HR responsibilities-allowing operational leaders to focus on critical business performance areas such as safety, quality, and output.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, with a strong dotted line to operational leadership, your remit will include day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, performance tracking, and supporting a transition to a more digital, manager-led model.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage attendance, absence tracking, return-to-work processes, and payroll input
Administer holiday and leave schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak periods
Support sickness absence management, including occupational health referrals and phased returns
Deliver Day 1 onboarding, induction support, and monitor probation periods
Log and escalate performance and conduct issues, supporting formal processes where necessary
Maintain training records and ensure compliance with mandatory training
Ensure HR system accuracy and support data readiness for new HR tech rollout
Be a visible HR presence on the shop floor, relaying feedback and supporting engagement initiatives
Champion policy consistency, support compliance checks, and maintain HR documentation
Candidate Profile:
Minimum 2 years' HR experience in an industrial/manufacturing/distribution setting
Confident managing absence, ER cases, and weekly payroll processes
Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced operational environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with both leadership and frontline teams
Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident using HRIS systems
Additional Info:
This is not a coaching or advisory role-it requires someone who can immediately take ownership of operational HR tasks
The role is 100% onsite and aligned with operational shift hours
You'll play a critical role in supporting a digital HR systems transition during the contract
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