Associate HR Business Partner · Full-time | Newcastle | Hybrid (4 days on-site) · Permanent · Paying up to £55k Are you a people-focused HR professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact? This is a great opportunity to work as an Associate HR Business Partner, supporting a busy operational site while helping shape a more modern, streamlined HR service. The Role In this broad generalist role, you’ll provide day-to-day HR support while also contributing to ongoing transformation projects as HR processes move into a shared services model. You’ll partner with managers across the site, build strong relationships, and support both operational needs and longer-term people priorities. Key responsibilities of the Associate HR Business Partner: * Supporting the integration and improvement of HR processes, with a focus on simplification and standardisation. * Partnering with managers to develop a people-first culture and align HR activity with business needs. * Providing generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle. * Coaching managers through employee relations matters and helping build capability. * Supporting organisational design, talent management and succession planning. * Driving engagement initiatives and contributing to a positive, inclusive culture. * Ensuring compliance with HR policies, employment law and best practice. * Working closely with wider U...