12‑Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) HR Business Partner
Located in Frimley, UK, this role provides comprehensive HR advice, guidance, and operational support to employees and managers across the EMEA Sales & Marketing organisation and assigned countries.
About The Role
This HR Business Partner offers employee relations, policy compliance, and people‑management support. It acts as the primary HR contact for UK employees, managing employment matters from investigation to resolution.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage discipline, grievance, performance management, and capability cases, including investigations and outcomes.
* Provide confident, legally compliant advice to managers and represent decisions where challenged.
* Conduct mediation where appropriate to resolve disputes.
* Manage absenteeism cases and liaise with occupational health and external specialists.
* Prepare documentation and support legal responses, including tribunal matters.
* Interview and appoint employees across EMEA Sales & Marketing locations.
* Design and implement effective recruitment solutions using social media and other sourcing methods.
* Maintain vacancy and candidate records and support workforce planning and headcount analysis.
* Support the delivery of key global and strategic HR projects across EMEA.
* Carry out job evaluations and support talent management and succession planning processes.
Essential Qualifications
* Degree‑level qualification in Human Resources or related discipline, with CIPD qualification (Graduate/Chartered).
* 5–7 years’ experience in a generalist HR Business Partner role within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
* Strong, hands‑on experience in employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management.
* Working knowledge of UK employment law.
* Experience with HR systems and data management.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple operational priorities.
Desirable
* Experience working within an EMEA or international business environment.
* Exposure to job evaluation and formal talent management processes.
* Experience of European employment frameworks.
Additional Information
* 12‑month fixed‑term contract (Maternity Cover)
* Full‑time
* Based in Frimley, UK
The successful candidate will be subject to background checks in line with company policy.
Hyster‑Yale Materials Handling is a global leader in the materials handling industry. We design, manufacture, sell, and support a comprehensive range of lift trucks, attachments, and power and technology solutions under the trusted Hyster® and Yale® brands. Across EMEA, we support a diverse and international workforce aligned to strong operational performance and customer excellence.
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