HR Business Partner

A well-established and values-led manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys operating across both strategic and operational HR and is passionate about building strong relationships across the business. Client Details The client is a privately owned organisation in the Manufacturing space with sites across the UK Description • Partner with leaders across manufacturing, operations and support functions to deliver a proactive HR service. • Provide full employee lifecycle support, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, talent development and succession planning. • Lead on employee relations matters, working confidently within a unionised environment. • Build trusted relationships with managers, employees, union representatives and key stakeholders. • Coach and challenge leaders to improve capability, engagement and business performance. • Support organisational change initiatives and continuous improvement projects. • Use people data and insight to identify trends and inform decision-making. • Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to embed best practice and move towards a more strategic business partnering model. Profile • Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist position. • Experience working in a unionised environment, ideally within manufacturing, food, FMCG, logistics or another operational setting. • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations. • Proven ability to manage a broad HR remit from strategy through to hands-on delivery. • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. • The confidence to challenge, influence and coach leaders at all levels. • A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for developing people and improving organisational performance. Job Offer • Competitive salary • Car allowance • Pension • Hybrid working, 4 days on site and 1 from home • Flexible working • Excellent discount schemes on business products • 33 days including Bank Holidays • 9 month contract, potential to extend beyond that • Opportunity to make a visible impact within a successful business. • Broad and varied HR role with exposure to both strategic projects and operational activity. • Supportive leadership team committed to investing in people.