Hr Business Partner
10 days ago
Bolton
HR Business Partner – Chorley (includes business travel)\n\nWhat’s in it for you…\n\nWe believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.\n\n25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more\nHybrid working\nGroup Personal Pension Plan\nCar allowance\nCareer development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications\n24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services\nCycle to Work scheme\nDiscount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!\nLife assurance cover\nLong service recognition\nActive local social committees\nRegular social events\n\nAbout the role…\n\nWe are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join our team at Ipsum, supporting our operational divisions across the utilities sector. This role is key to aligning HR strategy with business goals, working closely with the Head of HR (Operations) to deliver a people-focused plan that drives performance and engagement.\n\nYou’ll lead the delivery of local HR projects, partner with line managers to embed best practices, and play a hands-on role in shaping our culture. As part of your remit, you’ll also line manage an HR Apprentice—providing guidance and mentorship as they grow within the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business.\n\nAs an HR Business Partner you will…\n\nDeliver targeted workshops to boost line manager skills in disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and more\n\nEmpower managers to take ownership of everyday people issues and become more self-sufficient\n\nSupport recruitment activities—advertising, screening, interviewing, onboarding—to enhance candidate experience\n\nChampion employee engagement and positive relations through proactive collaboration with managers\n\nPartner with Head of HR (Operations) to implement engagement action plans that drive performance\n\nEmbed PeopleHR across divisions to strengthen accountability and enable cultural change\n\nMaintain real-time accuracy of operational data within PeopleHR\n\nCoordinate with Head of HR (Operations) on TUPE, acquisitions, integration, restructuring, and redundancy\n\nCoach managers on handling difficult conversations and resolving issues informally\n\nProvide pragmatic, risk-aware HR advice to managers, escalating to Head of HR (Operations) when needed\n\nPrepare monthly HR reports for senior leadership and board-level business reviews\n\nUse HR metrics to generate insights and drive performance improvements across operational teams\n\nAbout you…\n\nWe are looking for a confident and experienced HR Business Partner who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Ideally, you’ll bring experience from the utilities sector and have a strong grasp of employment law, with a proven track record of leading complex change projects such as restructures, TUPE, and variations to terms and conditions. You’ll be comfortable building relationships at all levels, influencing stakeholders, and driving meaningful business impact through strategic HR initiatives.\n\nYou’ll be CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum) and educated to degree level, with excellent IT skills across Microsoft Office and SharePoint. Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to personal development are key, as is the ability to navigate change with confidence. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to take ownership of your HRBP remit, we’d love to hear from you.\n\nOur commitment to Equal Opportunities...\n\nWe’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive\nworkforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR