Paying up to £50k + Parking + Excellent Benefits – A global manufacturing business based in Oldham is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR Business Partner looking to further develop their expertise within a large, international organisation.
This role is primarily site-based, with the option to work from home one day per week (if required). Standard working hours are 8:15am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (including a 45-minute lunch break), with flexibility available for those who prefer a slightly later start.
THE JOB
As HR Business Partner, you will support managers across the employee lifecycle by delivering an effective HR business partnering service and adding value to people plans across the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Partnering with managers to develop aligned, business-focused people plans
* Acting as a trusted advisor on talent, leadership, performance, and organisational design
* Using people data to identify trends and drive performance and engagement improvements
* Providing practical, compliant solutions to complex people challenges
* Building strong relationships to support capability, decision-making, and results
* Supporting and improve HR policies, processes, and ways of working
* Leading talent reviews and succession planning with L&D support
* Delivering a high-quality HR service as a key contact for managers and leaders
* Managing employee relations casework, including investigations and advice
* Driving engagement, wellbeing, and DEI initiatives locally
* Supporting performance management cycles and promote consistency and calibration
* Collaborating cross-site on performance, talent, and key HR projects
* Coaching managers to build capability and support their development
* Staying up to date with HR trends and continuously improve tools and practices
* Contributing to regional and global HR projects as required
THE PERSON
Essential Skills and Experience
* CIPD Level 5 (or above)
* Proven experience in an HR Business Partner role (2 years +)
* Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
* Experience supporting organisational change
* Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels, including senior leaders
* Strategic HR mindset with the ability to represent the function internally and externally
* Strong organisational skills, managing multiple priorities and projects
* Solid experience managing complex ER cases and knowledge of employment law
* Ability to identify risks, insights, and improvement opportunities
* Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Manufacturing environment experience
* Experience working with global teams
* Experience in a unionised environment
THE BENEFITS
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private pension
* Medicash
* Occupational health
* Wellbeing support and events
* Life assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Salary sacrifice options
* Cycle to work scheme
* Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK and therefore do not require sponsorship.
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