HR Business Partner

Role: HR Business Partner
Location: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
Working Pattern: Office Based
Salary: c. £40,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, building relationships from ground level up and making a real impact?
We’re working with a successful business in Ayrshire that is looking to appoint an HR Business Partner to support the next stage of its growth and development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on HR generalist who enjoys variety, from day-to-day operational HR through to supporting wider people strategy, change, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is not a role where you’ll sit behind a desk. You’ll be visible across the business, partnering with managers, supporting employees, and helping create a positive, engaged, and high-performing workplace.

The Role
As HR Business Partner, you will provide a full generalist HR service across the organisation, working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:

Acting as a trusted HR partner to managers across the business
Supporting employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes
Leading and supporting recruitment activity across the business, including workforce planning, attraction, selection, interviewing, and onboarding of new talent
Partnering with hiring managers to understand current and future recruitment requirements, ensuring the business attracts, develops, and retains the right skills for future growth
Coaching and developing managers to build strong leadership capability
Supporting talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and retention initiatives
Driving HR projects aligned to future business change, development, and continuous improvement
Reviewing and improving HR processes, policies, and ways of working
Supporting organisational development and embedding positive change across the business
Building strong relationships across all levels of the organisation, from the shop floor to senior leadershipAbout You
We’re looking for a confident HR professional who enjoys a fast-paced, operational environment and can balance strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach.
You’ll be someone who enjoys variety, can adapt quickly, and is comfortable working closely with managers and employees to provide practical HR solutions.
You will ideally bring:

Strong HR generalist experience within a busy operational environment
Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or similar sectors (preferred)
Experience managing recruitment processes and supporting hiring managers with attraction and selection
Confidence managing employee relations cases from start to finish
Experience working within a unionised environment would be advantageous, but is not essential
Strong knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
A proactive, solutions-focused approach — someone who is happy to roll their sleeves up and make things happenThe Opportunity
This is a great time to join the business as it continues to evolve. You’ll have the chance to shape the people agenda, support positive change, and play a key role in developing the workforce for the future.
You’ll join a business where HR is valued as a true partner, supporting both day-to-day operations and longer-term strategic goals.
If you’re an HR professional who likes being at the heart of the operation and wants a role where you can genuinely add value, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more