HR Business Partner

My client is on the look out for their next HR Business Partner!

Based in their Manufacturing site in Gloucester, the business is undergoing a significant transformation, and finding the right HR Business Partner (HRBP) will be crucial to navigating this change effectively. This is a full time, site based role.

I am looking to speak to HR professionals looking for a role with the following responsibilities.

Driving Improvements and Supporting Change:

• Identify areas for business improvements and work with stakeholders to implement effective solutions.
• Support local change-management programs and site move/consolidation projects.
• Ensure effective communication to facilitate successful change.
• Implement local HR initiatives and create new processes and procedures.
• Manage the administration of HR systems to ensure accuracy and reporting.
• Act as an ambassador of change, promoting a positive mindset and clearly communicating the reasons and benefits of changes.

Recruitment:

• Manage and deliver a high-quality recruitment service.
• Improve the effectiveness of the recruitment process.
• Organize and attend recruitment interviews and presentations, coaching hiring managers to improve their skills.
• Ensure an effective onboarding process for new colleagues.
• Track headcount and costs against budget, and analyse turnover and retention rates to forecast hiring needs.

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations (ER):

• Deliver high-standard ER support, advising and coaching managers.
• Encourage colleague involvement in improving business and culture.
• Manage site casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absences.
• Handle employment claims and work closely with HSSE on personal injury claims.
• Stay updated with employment law and best practices, ensuring compliance.

Maximizing Potential Through Training and Development:

• Implement training and development initiatives to improve business performance.
• Work closely with managers to coach and develop their teams.
• Create and implement training matrices and on-the-job training programs.
• Support succession planning and manage graduate and apprenticeship programs.
• Roll out training on HR policies and procedures.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Facilitate the implementation of reward programs.
• Promote benefits at the local level and assist employees with claims.

Colleague Support and Well-being:

• Support well-being initiatives and liaise with physio and occupational health.
• Work with Health & Safety to ensure occupational health monitoring and implement recommendations.

Budget Management and Reporting:

• Undertake HR and KPI reporting as required.
• Participate in the local budgeting process.

Managing Relations with Operational Flexible Labour Provider:

• Manage the relationship with the on-site flexible workforce agency to maintain a high standard of service.

Essential Qualities

The ideal candidate should be:

• Experienced in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Confident, resilient, and solution-oriented.
• Skilled in managing operational and cultural change.
• Capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders and driving improvements.

This would suit a senior HR Advisor looking for a step up or a HR Business Partner who isn’t afraid to role their sleeves up and get stuck into the operational side of HR as they go through the transformation period with long term opportunity to get involved in some really exciting projects!