HR Business Partner
Location: Astley, North West
Posted: 3 days ago
Overview
Adecco Manchester are supporting our global fintech client to find a dynamic and strategic HR Business Partner to provide HR support to People Leaders and employees within their business. In this pivotal role, you will partner with leadership of all levels to drive impactful people strategies that align with our business objectives. You will be a trusted advisor, leveraging your expertise to foster a high-performance culture and contribute directly to their continued growth and success. Reporting to the HR Director this role will provide strategic HRBP generalist support to People Leaders and employees within their dedicated client groups. In partnership with the HR Shared Service Centre, you will cover functional HR areas including leadership development, talent management, strategy, employee engagement, compensation, reward, organisational development, and change projects. This position plays a key role in developing a high-performance culture with engaged teams in a positive working environment.
Daily Duties
* Operate as a strategic HR Business Partner, build strong and credible relationships with key stakeholders.
* Work with autonomy to partner with the business and HR leadership to develop and implement HR strategies and people imperatives to support the business needs including driving people performance, revenue, organisational effectiveness, and growth.
* Serve as a subject matter expert to the business on HR process design, implementation, employment law, talent management, talent development, and execution of all HR needs supporting the business and People Leaders with HR queries or issues.
* Support organisational design and restructuring initiatives in your dedicated client groups in multiple jurisdictions to optimise structure, roles and responsibilities.
* Be a subject matter expert for HR best practices and impart knowledge to global HR colleagues, People Leaders, and employees where applicable and appropriate to do so.
* Partner with leaders of all levels to provide advice and coaching on employment-related matters to enable them to effectively manage issues including performance issues and terminations of employment.
* Act as a liaison between the business and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and business units, ensuring alignment of HR programs, policies, and initiatives with business needs and objectives.
* Demonstrate strong project management skills, including planning, organising, stakeholder management, and executing HR initiatives with attention to detail and effective time management. Contributing to and/or leading ad-hoc HR projects.
* Provide strategic guidance and support on change management initiatives, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the change process.
* Contribute to the development of efficient, scalable HR processes, modified as appropriate to support corporate design and local needs.
* Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in HR including AI, driving innovation, efficiencies, automation, and excellence in HR practices and processes.
* Maintain up to date knowledge of employment law and ensure that HR policies and procedures reflect current status, and that managers understand their obligations and responsibilities in this regard.
Talent and Culture
* Facilitate the annual HR lifecycle for your dedicated client groups including the annual performance review process, compensation planning, talent management programs, and talent development processes.
* Partner with People Leaders in your client groups on strategic workforce planning initiatives, forecast talent needs and identify succession and development opportunities.
* Partner with People Leaders to implement learning and development strategies and initiatives including internal training and building capability across all levels within your dedicated client group.
* Identify skills gaps and collaborate with the Talent team to implement leadership and management development programs.
* Use HR analytics to provide insights on workforce trends, opportunities for improvement, engagement, and performance to influence decision‑making. Translate insights into actionable recommendations that support organisational goals and drive business success.
* Support People Leaders to continuously enhance employee engagement including the annual survey and effective action‑planning in Europe.
* Partner with the global Employee Relations team to provide expert advice on complex HR cases and to proactively implement preventable measures ensuring a risk‑based approach to employee relations and compliance.
Experience You'll Bring
* CIPD qualified ideally level 5 to level 7
* Strong HR generalist experience in a relevant organisation (e.g. start‑up, fin‑tech, agile, undergoing significant change, international footprint).
* Senior HRBP experience
* Sound understanding and application of employment law, both locally in the UK and in one or more European jurisdictions (specifically Italy, France, Netherlands, Germany, or Belgium).
* Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.
* Experience with HR Project Management.
* Strong influencer; proven consulting and coaching skills.
* Strong people skills; relates well to people from all backgrounds and levels; able to work across cultures.
* Effective decision maker and problem solver with a growth mindset.
Details
* Mainly Remote with expectation to visit the Manchester office when required.
* Salary 45,000 - 60,000 based on experience.
Contract HR Business Partner – 3 month contract
Our retained client are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner to start on a 3 month contract ASAP. Key responsibilities include:
* Employee Relations: Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, offering guidance on disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management matters.
* Recruitment & Onboarding: Oversee/lead the recruitment process, including job advertising, competency based interviewing, IT setup, and deliver onboarding and induction programmes.
* Training & Development: Identify training needs and work with Managers to develop and deliver relevant training initiatives, particularly for management and staff.
* Performance Management: Manage performance reviews, appraisals, and the development of personal improvement plans. Work with Managers to address any underperformance issues, develop training and development plans, issue letters and warnings, and provide appropriate support.
* Compliance & Policy: Ensure compliance with UK employment law, health and safety regulations, and company policies, with a focus on transportation regulations, working hours, and driver‑related issues.
* Oversee HR Administration: Maintain accurate records for all employees, including contracts, job descriptions, right to work, driving licences etc.
The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified, and used to working in a fast paced environment, ideally in the transport sector. The role is for 3 months but is likely to extend. This role will interview on the 22nd and 23rd of December to start on the 29th of December or the 5th of January. Candidates must be available to start on these dates. The role is onsite and is based in Astley.
HR Business Partner – 6 month contract (potential to go permanent)
Macmillan Davies are delighted to be supporting a Manchester based organisation who need an experienced, resilient HR Business Partner to join their high‑performing People Team. You'll support a dedicated business area, working closely with leaders to deliver true business partnering across ER, change, people planning and the full colleague lifecycle. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative team of HRBPs who challenge, support and learn from each other every day.
* Providing confident, pragmatic advice across complex ER and performance matters.
* Leading on change activity and supporting transformational projects.
* Developing people plans and using data/insights to drive improvements.
* Coaching managers and building capability across your business area.
* Partnering closely with a strong team of HRBPs in a supportive, values‑led environment.
* Solid HRBP experience.
* Strong ER background & employment law knowledge.
* Ability to challenge, influence and push back when needed.
* Resilience, credibility & great relationship‑building skills.
* A collaborative, team‑focused approach.
Immediate start available. Interim for 6 months with potential to go permanent.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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