Job Description
HR Business Partner (site based - Southampton area)
An established global manufacturer is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support its UK manufacturing operations on a fast-paced, 24/7 site.
This is a highly visible role, partnering closely with senior leaders and managers to deliver people strategies aligned to business objectives. You’ll act as a trusted advisor across workforce planning, talent, culture, employee engagement, and organisational change, with the opportunity to genuinely influence outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
* Proactively partnering with leaders to drive strategic HR discussions and people-focused decision making
* Providing expert advice across employee relations, UK employment law, organisational design, reward, wellbeing, and learning & development
* Coaching and developing managers across the full employee lifecycle to build capability and confidence
* Collaborating with Centres of Excellence (ER, Talent Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards) to deliver integrated HR solutions
* Supporting recruitment and workforce planning in line with operational needs
* Analysing people data and trends to inform decisions and continuous improvement
* Driving engagement initiatives and supporting a positive employee experience
About you:
* Significant HR Business Partner experience, ideally within manufacturing or operational environments
* Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and confidence managing complex ER cases
* Credible, pragmatic and able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
* Highly organised, resilient and comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced setting
* Experience working within a matrix organisation and partnering with specialist HR teams
* CIPD Level 7 (desirable) and a full UK driving licence preferred
Additional information:
* UK-based role with regular travel to local sites
* Exposure to a 24/7 manufacturing operation
* Opportunity to play a key role in shaping people strategy and driving continuous improvement
If you’re an HR Business Partner who enjoys working close to the operation and wants to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.