Hr business partner

HR Business Partner
Desford LE9 (fully onsite role)
Initial 12 month contract – extensions available or permanent for the right person
Up to £31.23 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £42.77 - depending on experience
36.5 hours per week with an early finish every Friday!
08:00-16:30 Monday-Thursday & 08:00-14:00 Friday
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a true HR Business Partner role within a globally recognised manufacturing organisation?
We’re looking for a HR Partner to join a world-leading manufacturer on an initial contract basis. Created due to business growth, this role will provide dedicated support to a customer group and help drive a more strategic, value-added HR service.
This is a great opportunity to join a global business where you’ll partner closely with operational leaders, influence people strategy, and make a real impact across the organisation. There is also potential for the role to become permanent.
What the HR Partner will be doing:
* Partnering with operational leaders on their people agenda and business objectives
* Acting as a trusted advisor on HR policy, procedures and employment legislation
* Managing employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance
* Supporting workforce planning, succession planning and talent development
* Building strong relationships with Trade Union representatives and key stakeholders
* Using HR data and insights to identify trends and support decision-making
* Supporting HR systems, data accuracy and reporting
* Contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement activity
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
* Experience as a HR Partner, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor
* Strong employee relations experience (disciplinary & grievance)
* Experience working in a unionised environment
* Strong analytical skills with good Excel capability
* Confident communicating across shop-floor and senior leadership levels
* Hands-on, proactive approach with ability to work independently
Desirable:
* CIPD qualification
* Experience with Workday or similar HR systems
* Exposure to Power BI
* Background in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace, FMCG, retail or logistics
To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK, and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be provided in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates