HR Business Partner

Location: Desford, Leicestershire (Fully On-Site LE9 9JT)
Rate: Up to £289 per day
Duration: 12-Month Contract (Likely Extension)
Working hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm/Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a leading global manufacturing organisation. This is a true partnering role, offering the chance to support a dedicated client group while influencing both operational and strategic people initiatives.

Working closely with site leadership, you will play a key role in driving employee engagement, workforce planning, talent management and employee relations across a busy operational environment.

The Role

As HR Business Partner, you will:

• Partner with operational leaders to deliver effective people solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and absence cases.
• Lead succession planning and workforce planning activities.
• Analyse HR metrics and trends to support business decision-making.
• Coach and support managers on people policies and best practice.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Trade Union representatives.
• Support the continuous improvement of HR processes and procedures.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Strong employee relations experience, including disciplinary and grievance management.
• Experience working within a unionised environment.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and build credibility across all levels of an organisation.
• Comfortable operating within a fast-paced operational environment.

Desirable

• CIPD qualification.
• Experience using Workday or similar HR systems.
• Knowledge of Power BI or Power Apps.
• Experience gained within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, FMCG, aerospace, rail or retail sectors.

What's On Offer?

• Up to £289 per day.
• 12-month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised manufacturing environment.
• Broad exposure to both strategic and operational HR activities.