HRBP

HR Business Partner (12-Month FTC) Salary: Up to £50,000 + £7,000 Car Allowance + Benefits Location: North West / Midlands (Multi-site) Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Overview We are partnering with a large, fast-growing organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Supporting a portfolio of diverse sites across the UK, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly established, dynamic HR team with genuine scope for longer-term opportunities within the wider group. The Role As HR Business Partner, you will support multiple operational sites across Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and the wider northern region. This is a highly visible role requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to operate at pace in a changing environment. You will work closely with site leadership teams to drive people initiatives, support cultural alignment, and ensure HR practices are fit for purpose across a diverse and evolving business. Key Responsibilities • Partner with stakeholders across multiple sites to provide strategic and operational HR support • Support the delivery of people plans aligned to business objectives • Provide guidance on employee relations matters (with complex cases escalated within the team) • Review and ensure policies and procedures remain relevant and effective • Drive initiatives around talent development, including apprenticeships and upskilling • Support reward and benefits reviews to ensure competitiveness and engagement • Contribute to HR projects, including culture and integration within newly acquired businesses • Work collaboratively within a supportive HR team to share workload and best practice About You We are looking for a commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. Key requirements: • Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role • Experience supporting multiple locations/sites • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities • Comfortable operating within a developing HR function • Passionate about improving people processes and culture Sector experience is not essential — we are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds. Working Pattern & Travel • Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home • Regular travel to sites required (typically 2–3 days per week, flexible approach) • Visits to all sites approximately once per month • Team meetings held every 6 weeks in a central location • Travel costs covered, including car allowance and mileage reimbursement Benefits • £50,000 salary (flexibility for exceptional candidates) • £7,000 car allowance + mileage expenses • 33 days annual leave • 6% employer pension contribution (post-probation) • £500 annual wellbeing allowance • Healthcare cash plan • Access to additional lifestyle and financial benefits Why Join? • Opportunity to join a growing, well-backed organisation • Be part of a collaborative, people-focused HR team • Exposure to diverse business units and projects • Potential for longer-term career opportunities within the group