HR Business Partner
Warrington
Permanent
Full time based on site with travel to other sites twice a month
Paying up to £55k
Are you a confident HR Business Partner, experienced in Manufacturing Operations – if so, I’d like to speak to you. This is a key on-site role supporting the Manufacturing leadership teams for a fast moving, growing business, ensuring people processes, performance culture, and workforce strategies are delivered with impact and precision.
Reporting into the Head of People, and leading one HR Advisor, you will be responsible for providing full-spectrum HR support across the 5 Manufacturing sites. You’ll lead on strategic projects, employee relations, performance management, and data-led decision making – with a strong focus on supporting our 24/7 production teams.
This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment, who is confident in working independently and ready to take ownership.
**Travel to sites will be required twice per month however the base for this role will be Warrington**
Key Responsibilities of the HR Business Partner:
Strategic HR Delivery
* Lead the end-to-end people strategy within your business unit
* Partner with Site Leads on organisational design, change projects, and workforce planning
* Manage succession planning, pay reviews, promotions, and role banding processes
* Own performance ratings and bonus process coordination across the unit
Employee Relations
* Act as escalation point for complex ER cases including sickness, flexible working, performance, grievance and disciplinary matters
* Lead welfare reviews, OH referrals, and capability processes
* Coach and support managers to build confidence in people management
Performance & Development
* Drive performance culture and accountability in partnership with site leadership
* Coordinate post-review actions and ongoing performance development plans
* Deliver training on HR processes and coach managers on effective people leadership
* Champion diversity, inclusion and employee engagement across site
Data & Insight
* Feed into KPI packs and provide meaningful people insights to the Site Leadership Team
* Use data to spot trends, influence decisions and track progress
Key requirements for the HR Business Partner:
* 5+ years of HR experience, with strong generalist grounding
* Proven HR experience in a manufacturing, logistics or 24/7 operational environment
* Strong employment law knowledge and practical ER expertise
* Demonstrated ability to coach and influence senior stakeholders
* Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic setting
* Excellent data literacy and confident presenting insights
* Level 5 CIPD qualified (or equivalent)
* Flexibility to support varying shift patterns and occasional weekend presence
If you are interested in this HR Business Partner position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.