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Senior HR Business Partner

Michael PageChester, Cheshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 2 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Workforce Planning

Job Description

North West England 90,000 - 100,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR leader to join an international manufacturing organisation in a highly influential Senior HR Business Partner position.

Client Details

Supporting a large, complex and unionised manufacturing operation, this role sits at the heart of the business and plays a critical part in shaping organisational performance, leadership capability and workforce strategy.

This is far more than a traditional HRBP role. Working closely the site Director and leadership team, you will help steer the people agenda through a period of continued transformation, ensuring organisational change is delivered successfully while maintaining strong employee and industrial relations.

Description

As a trusted adviser to senior operational leaders, you will:

  • Partner with the site Director and senior leadership teams to shape and deliver the site's people strategy.
  • Drive organisational effectiveness, leadership capability and workforce planning.
  • Lead employee and industrial relations strategy across a unionised environment.
  • Support the successful delivery of ongoing business transformation and change initiatives.
  • Coach and challenge senior leaders to build high-performing teams and sustainable business outcomes.
  • Lead talent, succession and capability agendas to ensure future workforce readiness.
  • Manage and develop an established HR and learning team.
  • Influence business decision-making through insight, data and commercial acumen.

Profile

We're looking for a strategic Senior HR Business Partner who combines commercial thinking with strong operational credibility.

You are likely to bring:

  • Significant HR Business Partner experience within manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, engineering, supply chain or another operationally intensive environment.
  • Strong industrial relations and union engagement experience.
  • A proven track record of partnering senior leaders through transformation, change and organisational development.
  • Experience coaching and influencing leadership teams.
  • Strong workforce planning, talent and succession experience.
  • The ability to balance long-term strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands.
  • Credibility, resilience and personal impact, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

Job Offer

This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised business in a role with genuine strategic influence.

As Senior HR Business Partner you will inherit a well-established operation, work alongside experienced leaders and help shape the future direction of a significant UK manufacturing site. The successful individual will gain exposure to complex business challenges, large-scale transformation initiatives and long-term career development opportunities within a market-leading organisation.

Package

  • 90,000 - 100,000
  • Annual bonus
  • Car allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • Generous pension provision
  • Share schemes and flexible benefits
  • Excellent long-term career opportunities
  • Role is located fully on site and will suit someone based in the following locations, Chester, Wirral, Warrington, Liverpool, North Wales or willing to relocate.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

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