Job Description
HR Business Partner
South Manchester
Permanent
Full time based on site
Paying up to £55k
Are you a talented HR Business Partner looking for an opportunity to put your stamp on a newly created HR Business Partner role within a fast-paced business. If so, I’d be keen to hear from you.
Our client is looking for a driven and confident HR Business Partner to join their team, preferably with a background in Retail or similar due to the pace and challenges of the industry. This is a key on-site Generalist role, ensuring people processes, performance culture, and workforce strategies are delivered with impact and precision.
Key Responsibilities of the HR Business Partner:
Reporting into the Head of HR, you’ll be responsible for providing full-spectrum HR support within your division. You’ll lead on strategic projects, employee relations, performance management, and data-led decision making. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in a fast-paced or complex environment, who is confident in working independently and ready to take ownership.
Duties of the HR Business Partner may include:
* Manage succession planning, pay reviews, promotions, and role banding processes
* Own performance ratings and bonus process coordination across the unit
* Act as escalation point for complex ER cases including sickness, flexible working, performance, grievance and disciplinary matters
* Lead welfare reviews, OH referrals, and capability processes
* Coach and support managers to build confidence in people management
* Drive performance culture and accountability in partnership with leadership
* Coordinate post-review actions and ongoing performance development plans
* Deliver training on HR processes and coach managers on effective people leadership
* Support induction and employee development initiatives
* Champion diversity, inclusion and employee engagement across site
* Align with fellow People Business Partners to ensure consistent delivery and shared best practice
* Use data to spot trends, influence decisions and track progress
Key requirements for the HR Business Partner:
* Level 5 CIPD qualified (or equivalent)
* Previous HR experience is essential, preferably as a HR Business Partner or Junior HR Business Partner looking for more responsibility and a new challenge.
* Strong generalist grounding
* Proven HR experience ideally in a Retail or similar fast paced, often ambiguous environment
* Strong employment law knowledge and practical ER expertise
* Demonstrated ability to coach and influence stakeholders
* Comfortable working independently in a dynamic setting
If you are interested in this HR Business Partner position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.