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Junior HR Business Partner
Do you have proven experience managing complex ER cases and the confidence to influence senior leaders in a fast-paced environment?
Have you built your HR career as a strong generalist within a manufacturing, FMCG, or similarly high-volume operational setting?
Are you ready to step into a role where you’ll mentor HR Advisors, support a site of 650 colleagues, and take the lead in your HR Manager’s absence?
MacGregor Black are partnering with an FMCG manufacturing business looking for a Junior HR Business Partner. This is a perm on site role based in Wolverhampton.
We’re looking for an experienced HR professional to join our team in a role that blends operational HR with business partnering. The role offers the opportunity to influence and shape people practices at a fast-paced, growing site.
You’ll report directly to the HR Manager, who has responsibility for two sites within the business. Day-to-day, you’ll take a lead role in managing HR activities onsite, supporting and mentoring two HR Advisors, and stepping up in the Manager’s absence to ensure seamless HR operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of escalation for complex ER cases, providing expert guidance and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Mentor, develop, and support two onsite HR Advisors, building their capability and confidence.
* Partner with site leadership, including a strong and engaged Site Director, to provide challenge, guidance, and influence when needed.
* Ensure HR practices and processes are consistent, effective, and aligned to business and legal requirements.
* Support the HR Manager in managing a site headcount of approx. 650 colleagues across production, engineering, and technical functions.
* Lead on initiatives that improve employee engagement, workforce planning, and site performance.
* Provide confident leadership in a busy, sometimes ambiguous environment, ensuring HR adds value to the operation.
* Demonstrates significant employee relations expertise, with the ability to manage complex cases and escalate appropriately.
* Can show authority and resilience when working with senior stakeholders, with the confidence to challenge and push back where needed.
* Thrives in a busy, high-volume environment and can adapt to a site that is still establishing structure and processes.
* Enjoys mentoring and developing others, with some leadership experience.
Salary: up to £40k plus benefits.
Please contact Alice Redmond for more information today.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Human Resources Services
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the Junior HR Business Partner role as described by the client. This posting does not include any unrelated job feed content or timestamps.
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