Job Title: HR Business Partner
Location: Birmingham, B10 area
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
A growing manufacturing business in Birmingham are looking for a well-rounded HR Business Partner to join the team. Reporting to the Group HR Director, you’ll be managing the day to day HR operations with a key focus on OD & ER. This is a hands on role within an SME environment.
Role Purpose:
To deliver full generalist HR support across the business. You’ll be hands-on, working directly with staff and managers, ensuring HR policy, employee relations, and processes run smoothly, legally and efficiently. This role demands someone proactive, organised, and experienced enough to take ownership of multiple HR tasks without needing constant supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding/offboarding processes.
* Provide advice and support on employment law, policies, performance management, disciplinary/grievance/capability processes.
* Maintain accurate HR records, employee files, and HRIS systems.
* Support line managers in coaching, performance reviews, absence management, and staff development.
* Oversee payroll or liaise with payroll providers ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Assist in training & development initiatives, staff engagement, and wellbeing programmes.
* Help implement or improve HR policies, processes, and compliance (legal, health & safety, etc.).
* Prepare reports / metrics such as turnover, absence rates, headcount, etc., to inform senior management decisions.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven HR generalist experience, ideally in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
* Good knowledge of UK employment law, best practice, disciplinary/grievance/capability processes.
* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple HR tasks.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to work with people at all levels.
* CIPD qualification or working toward one is desirable.
* Integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
What You’ll Get:
* A hands-on role where you really make a difference.
* Opportunity to own and influence HR processes & culture.
* Working closely with senior leadership.