Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic, multi-site environment? Were looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Business Partner to drive forward the HR agenda and support operational teams across Gloucester and Manchester. This is a hands-on role where your expertise in employee relations, policy development, and team leadership will make a real impact. Youll be working closely with managers and staff to deliver a high-quality HR service, while mentoring and empowering a HR Advisor (and ideally a HR Administrator). What Youll Be Doing Lead and manage complex ER cases, including appeals, grievances, and absence Support the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, and development Streamline HR processes to suit a growing business Create, maintain, and roll out HR policies Act as HR lead in change management, including TUPE and redundancy consultations Build strong relationships with line managers to understand and support their needs Empower the HR Advisor to confidently support operational teams Collaborate with the wider HR team to embed new strategies and initiatives Maintain accurate records and produce reports as needed Travel occasionally to the Manchester site as part of your remit What Were Looking For Proven experience managing a HR Advisor and operating at Senior Advisor level Strong ER background with hands-on case management Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices Confident communicator with great problem-solving and organisational skills Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites Experience with TUPE and redundancy processes Ability to interpret policies and offer pragmatic, people-focused solutions CIPD Level 5 or equivalent Perks & Working Style £43,000 salary Working days - office hours Hybrid working available (planned around site-based operational teams) Modern, collaborative working environment Opportunity to shape and influence HR practices across two key locations