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HR Business Partner Location: Chester (Hybrid working available) Salary: Circa £60,000 Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract Sector: Engineering / Technical Environment Security Clearance: Subject to SC Clearance We are recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated, technical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional to play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service and supporting business operations across multiple functions. This role would suit a CIPD Level 5 qualified HR professional with strong employee relations experience and a background in recruitment, policy implementation, and stakeholder engagement. The Role As an HR Business Partner, you will support the HR Manager and wider leadership team in delivering a professional and compliant HR service across the business. Key responsibilities include: * Leading recruitment and selection activities, attracting high-quality candidates aligned with business objectives * Supporting the delivery of a professional HR service across the organisation * Providing expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters * Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies, and best practice * Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures * Building strong relationships with managers and key stakeholders to support operational success * Supporting audits and continuous improvement activities * Assisting with performance review and objective-setting processes * Supporting graduate development initiatives and international assignment arrangements * Ensuring security and compliance processes are maintained * Providing support and cover within the HR team as required About You To be successful in this role, you will have: * CIPD Level 5 qualification (CIPP qualification beneficial) * Approximately 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role * Experience working within a technical, engineering, or regulated environment * Strong employee relations experience and the ability to provide practical HR advice * Proven experience in recruitment and selection, including competency-based interviewing * Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation * Strong organisational and planning skills * Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills * Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with HR systems * Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC) What’s on Offer Salary circa £60,000 Company performance bonus 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days with service Private healthcare Hybrid working – up to 2 days from home (subject to business requirements) Additional day off every 4 weeks Flexi day off once per month (subject to hours) Company sick pay Defined contribution pension scheme Life assurance (7x annual salary) Apply Now If you are an experienced HR professional looking to join a structured and professional environment where you can make a meaningful impact, we would like to hear from you

Reward manager (12m FTC) Contract: 12-month fixed-term initially (potential for further opportunity) Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5 - flexibility required Salary: £75K - £80K per annum (pro-rata) Location: fully remote - ad-hoc national and international travel Interview: 2 virtual stages Start Date: ASAP Keywords: equity programme design, organisational transformation, EU pay transparency, job architecture, sales incentive harmonisation, stakeholder collaboration A leading global pharmaceutical organisation is seeking a highly skilled Reward Manager for a fixed-term contract, offering the flexibility of fully remote working with occasional business travel. This pivotal role will see you at the forefront of strategic people initiatives, focusing on equity programme design, sales incentive harmonisation, job architecture, and organisational design. You will play a crucial part in preparing the company for new European and UK Pay Transparency regulations, ensuring compliance while supporting business transformation and growth. The position offers an attractive salary of £75,000 to £80,000 per annum, pro-rated for the 12-month term, with potential flexibility based on project delivery and organisational priorities. What you'll do: As Reward Manager, your day-to-day activities will centre around driving strategic HR projects that underpin the organisation's transformation agenda. You will be responsible for designing equitable reward programmes that align with commercial objectives while harmonising complex sales incentive schemes across diverse markets. Your expertise will be instrumental in reviewing current organisational structures, developing clear job families, grading systems, and transparent career pathways that foster employee engagement. In addition to these core responsibilities, you will spearhead preparations for upcoming pay transparency regulations in both Europe and the UK-ensuring robust processes are in place for monitoring pay equity and implementing consistent compensation decisions. Design and support the implementation of an equity programme that aligns closely with strategic commercial initiatives across multiple regions. Develop a unified sales incentive framework for Injectables and Energy-Based Devices (EBD), ensuring consistency and fairness across countries. Collaborate extensively with Finance and Commercial teams to structure performance metrics, payout mechanisms, and robust governance processes. Review existing roles, structures, and organisational layers across all functions and geographies to identify opportunities for improvement. Create scalable job family and grading architectures that provide clarity on career progression pathways throughout the organisation. Define transparent career pathways and progression frameworks that enable employees to understand their development opportunities clearly. Design an organisational hierarchy that fits the new operating model while supporting business agility and future growth. Provide comprehensive tools, documentation, and principles to facilitate effective job evaluation as needed by various stakeholders. Lead readiness efforts for European Pay Transparency Directive and UK legislation by establishing monitoring processes for pay equity and gender pay gap analysis. What you bring: To excel as Reward Manager, your background should include substantial experience managing strategic HR programmes within multinational organisations undergoing transformation. Your understanding of European and UK pay transparency legislation will allow you to guide regulatory readiness confidently. You bring deep knowledge of reward strategy-particularly in designing equitable sales incentives-and have previously developed scalable job architectures using recognised frameworks. Your interpersonal skills enable you to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders while communicating complex concepts in accessible ways. Analytical thinking comes naturally to you; you are adept at interpreting data trends related to compensation equity or workforce structure. Proven experience interpreting European and UK Pay Transparency regulations or demonstrated ability to quickly operationalise new legislative requirements within a large organisation. Extensive background in designing sales incentives frameworks as well as consolidating complex schemes across multiple regions or product lines. Demonstrable expertise in job architecture development, grading frameworks (such as Willis Towers Watson, AON or Hay), and large-scale organisational design projects. Track record of successfully leading company-wide strategic HR projects; formal Project Management qualification is desirable but not essential. Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience partnering at C-suite level to deliver impactful people solutions. Outstanding communication abilities including experience creating board-level reports that present complex information clearly. Comfortable working within complex environments focused on transformation where adaptability is essential for success. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out as a leader in its sector due to its unwavering commitment to building an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements-including fully remote options-enabling them to balance professional ambitions with personal commitments seamlessly. The company's focus on transparency extends beyond compliance; it fosters open communication channels between teams at all levels. By investing in continuous learning opportunities and encouraging knowledge sharing across departments, the organisation empowers its people to grow alongside the business. What's next: If you are ready to shape the future of equitable reward programmes while supporting transformative organisational change, this is your moment to shine - apply now by following the link below. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates TPBN1_UKTJ

HR Advisor Contract: 6 months Location: Chester area (predominantly site-based) Rates: £19 - £21 per hour PAYE (DOE) Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5-day working week, between 7am–7pm) The Role: An established global organisation is seeking an HR Advisor to join their HR function on an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is a hands-on, transactional HR role, supporting HR Business Partners to ensure policies, processes and employee lifecycle activities are delivered consistently and in line with legislation and internal frameworks. Key Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day support to HR Business Partners across the business • Support deployment of HR campaigns and initiatives • Act as a key contact for HR systems including Workday (MyPulse) and SAP • Manage transactional HR activities across the employee lifecycle (hire to retire) • Prepare and support reviews, ensuring timely and accurate manager inputs • Support absence management, disciplinaries and recruitment meetings • Produce and analyse HR data including absenteeism, headcount and workforce metrics • Identify HR risks through data analysis and escalate appropriately • Support talent and wellbeing initiatives including succession planning and development pathways • Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and reporting Skills & Experience Required: • Previous experience in an HR role (Advisor / Officer level) • Experience within one or more of the following areas desirable: – HR operations – Payroll – HR analytics – Recruitment – Learning & development – HR systems / digital HR, • Strong IT and data skills with confidence using Excel • Experience working with HR systems such as Workday and/or SAP • Good understanding of HR policies, processes and employment lifecycle activities • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, site-based environment This role would suit someone with a few years’ HR experience, looking to build further exposure in a structured HR environment without stepping into a senior HRBP position. If you’re an HR professional who enjoys a mix of administration, advisory conversations and data-driven HR support, this is an excellent opportunity. Reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage - Ref: 79969

A family-run dental clinic near Bedford is seeking a Practice Manager to oversee two practices. The role involves leading HR and team performance, making it ideal for a Head Nurse transitioning to management or an experienced administrator.

This role encompasses leading workforce planning and compliance with employment law while ensuring HR policies are implemented effectively. Candidates should hold a CIPD Level 5 and a degree in HR or Business Management. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape an inclusive culture and dev

Our global financial services client is looking for a strategic HR Operations Manager to lead a high‑calibre, multi‑country HR Ops function across EMEA. You'll lead three strong HR Ops Managers across Europe, with accountability for a wider team of 12-14, acting as the escalation point, strategi

Promote best practices in crisis management, business continuity, and emergency operations.

The HR Business Partner & People Operations Manager (London) will be the primary HR representative for our London office, acting as a trusted advisor to the London leadership team and all London‑based employees, while operating as part of a global People team. The role is a senior individual contr

A leading specialist in medical communications is looking for an EA & HR Operations Manager to support its Managing Director and leadership team during a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves managing the calendar, coordinating executive meetings, handling HR operations, and overseeing office

HR Operations Manager Experience Essentials. HR Operations Manager Responsibilities. Managing the day‑to‑day transactional HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations to ensure effective support for staff and academic colleagues.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR/People Operations Manager to join our HR team in Chiswick, West London. You will be responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the HR and Payroll administration team ensuring the successful delivery of comprehensive services across the enti

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR/People Operations Manager to join our HR team in Chiswick, West London. Additionally, the People Operations Manager will collaborate with leadership & stakeholders to align people strategies, compliance, continuous improvement & employee communications. You

A leading HR solutions provider in Greater London is looking for a Senior HR Operations Manager to oversee HR operational processes across multiple locations and ensure compliance with legal standards. The candidate should have a degree, CIPD Level 5 qualification, and significant experience in HR o

A global communications group is seeking a People Operations Manager to coordinate HR operations, enhance digital transformation, and ensure compliance with HR policies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in HR or a related field and 3-5 years of experience in HR operations in a fast-paced environm

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture (P&C) Operations Manager with strong Employee Relations expertise to lead end‑to‑end HR operations for the UK & Ireland. Act as a trusted HR Operations partner to business leaders, HR Business Partners, and payroll teams, ensuring seamless and compl

Administrative Services Manager. Design questions related to the occupation of Administrative Services Manager. Work independently and asynchronously around your schedule.

Greater London is seeking an HR Manager / People Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations. The successful candidate will own processes like hiring, onboarding, and employee operations while partnering with executive leadership to align HR with business strategies. They will need extens

Talent Guardian is seeking an experienced HR Manager to take full ownership of HR functions within a growing business based in Camberley, UK. This hands-on role includes managing HR operations across multiple sites, employee relations, and supporting business changes and growth. Candidates should ha

Quantifi is hiring an HR Manager / People Operations Manager to own and run day‑to‑day HR operations. Master’s degree or professional HR certification (SPHR, SHRM‑SCP, or equivalent) preferred. Implement and optimize HR systems and tools that support scalable HR operations.

A vibrant architecture practice in Greater London is seeking a skilled Practice Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure compliance across HR, IT, and finance.

A telecommunications company in Greater London is seeking a mid-senior level HR professional with expertise in UK employment law and experience in talent acquisition. The ideal candidate should be fluent in English and Mandarin, hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification, and have at least 5 years of HR gene

A global communications group is seeking a People Operations Manager to support HR processes and digital transformation initiatives. This role involves coordinating HR lifecycle processes, providing first-line support to employees, and managing HR systems. Ideal candidates should have a degree in hu

Manage core HR operations from HR Systems and processes, appraisals and HR metrics to support executive decision-making. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the Senior HR Operations Manager will work in partnership with the business, supporting a diverse workforce covering multiple UK location

A leading HR services company is seeking an HR/People Operations Manager to oversee the HR and Payroll administration team in Greater London. This role focuses on enhancing workplace culture and managing the daily operations of People Services, ensuring compliance with HR practices. Ideal candidates

Lead the implementation and ongoing management of core HR systems, including HRIS and payroll. HR Manager role within a fast-paced environment. Experience implementing HR systems and building HR processes from the ground up.

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture (P&C) Operations Manager with strong Employee Relations expertise to lead end‑to‑end HR operations for the UK & Ireland. Act as a trusted HR Operations partner to business leaders, HR Business Partners, and payroll teams, ensuring seamless and compl

A global health and security services provider in Greater London is seeking an HR/People Operations Manager. This role involves leading HR and Payroll administration, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing employee engagement. Candidates should have extensive HR experience, excellent communi

A prestigious independent school in Bexley is seeking a highly skilled School Business Manager to oversee financial operations and HR functions from January 2026.

As HR Compliance Manager, you will lead the Eligibility and Compliance Team with responsibility for ensuring all people compliance requirements are met in support of delivering resident and patient safety and quality of care. Partner with HR, operations and external advisors to embed compliant

As an HR Business Partner at Barchester, you'll deliver a professional, business-focused HR service that meets the needs and KPIs of three regions this will encompass around 30 care homes. Your remit will also include delivering inductions for managers in your region, HR-related training and Employ

Are you an experienced Senior HR professional looking for a dynamic new role? As the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021, our expanding HR department are fundamental in ensuring that we are market leaders in employee experien

HR Manager (HRIS Projects) - Northampton - c£45,000 - £50,000 - 9 month FTC. Strong knowledge of cyclical HR processes is important to help you ask the right questions and partner effectively with the team to understand how the system needs to work for them. A highly commercial and fast paced busi

Senior People Operations Manager. As Office Manager, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and members, the person who keeps the office running smoothly, and a trusted source of administrative support for colleagues across the team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy wear

This is a rare and brilliant opportunity for a confident, experienced, and strategic Senior Account Manager or Junior Account Director. Liaise with suppliers and internal departments from print specs through to final output. Senior Account Manager / Junior Account Director | Financial Services Creat

We are looking for someone with previous business operations manager experience in the jewellery business, or alternatively, in the art and antiques market. We are looking for an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented business office manager to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of our company

Job Title: Front Office Manager – Luxury Hotel - Surrey. I am currently recruiting for a Front Office Manager at this luxury hotel in Surrey. Overseeing the daily operations of the front office and maintaining the highest standards.

Transformation Management Office (TMO) Manager | PMO | Customer Service Transformation (CST) | Bucks | Hybrid | £600/day (Inside IR35) | 12 Months Contract |. Our client is seeking an experienced Transformation Management Office Manager to join them and provide support to a Customer Service Transfo

Office, Operations & HR Support. Office management, operations or HR administration experience within previous role. EA / Office Manager Application” to be considered.

We are working with an incredibly successful family office, helping them secure a Business Manager.

This is a senior, strategic HR Business Partner role, working closely with Clinical and Operational Leaders/Teams across aligned Divisions within Elective Care. The successful candidate will be a credible, experienced NHS HR professional with the ability to operate at pace, balancing strategic workf

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING ON: This is a Home Based role although there will be requirement to visit our Mineral Products Association Trade Association Members and London office when necessary.When is a Sales job not a Sales job? Answer: when our role requires you to have a strong background in Sale

Must have an outgoing bubbly personality to fit the role of Events Manager.

LHH is supporting a client in the search for an experienced HR Project Manager to lead the implementation of new people systems across a complex, multi-site organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled project professional with experience delivering HR, payroll, workforce or HRIS syst

Starfish Search is supporting a Local Authority in the North to appoint an Interim ERP HR & Payroll Project Manager. You will lead the HR & Payroll workstream, ensuring requirements are clear, solutions are fit for purpose, and delivery meets programme objectives. Lead the HR & Payroll workstream wi

We are partnering with a well-established, fast-paced organisation to recruit an experienced HR Manager to lead their HR function and support the delivery of key business objectives. Lead and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage, develop, and performance manage th

Starfish Search is supporting a Local Authority in the North of England to appoint an Interim HR Automation Project Manager. Reporting to the HR Director, you’ll focus on streamlining HR processes and implementing automated workflows as part of a wider transformation programme. Review and improve

Proven experience as an HR Case Manager, HR Advisor, or similar. We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Case Manager to join a high-priority absence management project based on site in Deeside. HR Case Manager – Absence Management Project.

We are looking for a full time PA / EA / Office Manager to support the team in the White Collar Factory, liaise with our external team and be a key player in helping grow the business. Ideally you will have experience as a PA, EA or Office Manager although previous experience is not essential. Excel