HR Business Partner Location: Irlam (with travel across North West England & the Midlands) Hours: 4 days office-based, 1 day working from home Salary: £60,000 £416 monthly car allowance Duration: Initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent. KPI Recruiting is proud to be working in partnership with our client based in Irlam to recruit a commercially-minded and strategically focused HR Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced HR professional with a strong logistics or transport background to join a dynamic and fast-paced team. Based in Irlam, this role offers regional responsibility, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams across the North West and Midlands, playing a key role in delivering the people strategy and driving business performance. Key Responsibilities: Act as a strategic partner to Business Unit Directors, supporting the implementation of the people strategy. Lead on talent management, employee engagement, succession planning and organisational design. Manage complex employee relations issues, including TUPE, disciplinaries, grievances and union negotiations. Partner with key stakeholders across HR Centres of Excellence Provide HR support in tenders, new business wins, and contract renewals, including mobilisation planning and integration. Champion business change initiatives, embedding continuous improvement across sites. Support and coach operational leaders, helping to build management capability. Contribute to commercial decision-making with a strong focus on HR metrics, performance data and business acumen. Requirements: Experience & Knowledge: Proven experience in a logistics, supply chain, or transport setting Level 7 CIPD qualified Strong knowledge of UK employment law, including TUPE regulations Extensive stakeholder management experience at senior leadership and operational levels Track record of supporting bids, tenders, and business growth projects from an HR perspective Experience working in a unionised, multi-site environment Strong background in employee relations and industrial relations Experience leading change management and employee engagement initiatives Commercially astute with excellent relationship-building and influencing skills Confident using HR data and metrics to support decision-maki Personal Attributes: Confident, proactive, and able to influence at a senior level. Adaptable with strong facilitation, negotiation, and coaching abilities. Excellent communicator with a collaborative, team-first approach. Able to work flexibly, with regular travel to multiple sites. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum & £416 monthly car allowance Flexible working structure – 4 days in office, 1 day working from home A visible, high-impact role within a growing and ambitious business unit Opportunities to lead on strategic HR projects and business change initiatives Collaborative, supportive HR team with a focus on excellence Join a forward-thinking, people-led business with a clear vision for growth If you’re a credible HR professional with a passion for delivering people-focused solutions in a commercial setting, we’d love to hear from you For more information, please contact the commercial department on or email: or