People Partner

We are partnering with a well-established and fast-moving organisation operating within a complex industrial environment to recruit an experienced People Partner. This is an onsite role, supporting operational teams within a busy, hands-on setting.

This opportunity would suit a commercially minded HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building strong relationships across operational and leadership teams.

The Role

As People Partner, you will work closely with managers and senior stakeholders to provide pragmatic, people-focused HR support across the full employee lifecycle. The role will involve balancing strategic partnering with day-to-day operational HR activity in a demanding and ever-changing environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with managers to support employee relations, performance management and organisational change
• Coaching leaders on people matters and best practice
• Supporting recruitment, talent development and succession planning initiatives
• Driving engagement, retention and culture-focused activity
• Managing complex ER casework including absence, disciplinaries and grievances
• Supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring HR policies and processes are implemented consistently across the business

About You

We are looking for a confident and resilient HR professional who can operate effectively within a busy operational environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a People Partner / HR Business Partner role
• Strong employee relations knowledge and experience managing complex casework
• Experience supporting operational or industrial workforces
• The ability to influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, organised and adaptable approach
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience