Human Resources Business Partner
7 days ago
Southampton
HR Business Partner (site based - Southampton area) An established global manufacturer is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support its UK manufacturing operations on a fast-paced, 24/7 site. This is a highly visible role, partnering closely with senior leaders and managers to deliver people strategies aligned to business objectives. You’ll act as a trusted advisor across workforce planning, talent, culture, employee engagement, and organisational change, with the opportunity to genuinely influence outcomes. Key responsibilities include: • Proactively partnering with leaders to drive strategic HR discussions and people-focused decision making, • Providing expert advice across employee relations, UK employment law, organisational design, reward, wellbeing, and learning & development, • Coaching and developing managers across the full employee lifecycle to build capability and confidence, • Collaborating with Centres of Excellence (ER, Talent Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards) to deliver integrated HR solutions, • Supporting recruitment and workforce planning in line with operational needs, • Analysing people data and trends to inform decisions and continuous improvement, • Driving engagement initiatives and supporting a positive employee experience About you: • Significant HR Business Partner experience, ideally within manufacturing or operational environments, • Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and confidence managing complex ER cases, • Credible, pragmatic and able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, • Highly organised, resilient and comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced setting, • Experience working within a matrix organisation and partnering with specialist HR teams, • CIPD Level 7 (desirable) and a full UK driving licence preferred Additional information: • UK-based role with regular travel to local sites, • Exposure to a 24/7 manufacturing operation, • Opportunity to play a key role in shaping people strategy and driving continuous improvement If you’re an HR Business Partner who enjoys working close to the operation and wants to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.