Human Resources Business Partner

Wrightbus Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Wrightbus, a fast-growing company, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to lead all people-related aspects from recruitment and onboarding through training and professional development.

• Recruitment and Selection
  • Establish recruitment as part of Wrightbus marketing, using varied advertising media.
  • Benchmark salaries/conditions to inform decisions.
  • Work with managers to plan recruitment needs and skills.
  • Manage recruitment for all roles: job descriptions, adverts, agencies, screening, interviews, candidate management.
  • Handle contracts and onboarding professionally.
  • Maintain accurate trackers and records, ensuring legal compliance.
  • Manage recruitment pipeline aligned with HR resources.
• Employee Engagement
  • Develop initiatives addressing key concerns.
  • Roll out surveys, collate feedback, identify strengths/areas for improvement.
  • Create and monitor action plans with management.
  • Implement wellbeing calendar.
  • Maintain employee‑centric focus.
• Employee Relations
  • Provide first‑line advice via calls, emails, and visits.
  • Advise managers on grievances, disciplinaries, performance, and complex HR issues.
  • Promote morale and fair management.
  • Prepare/manage documentation up to tribunal level.
  • Sit on panels ensuring best practice and legislation.
  • Support team skill development.
  • Oversee professional, legally compliant documentation.
  • Identify training needs and implement solutions.
• Absence Management
  • Ensure consistent application of absence policy and trigger reports.
  • Reduce absenteeism by spotting trends, training managers, and implementing initiatives.
  • Manage sickness absence cases with managers, Occupational Health, and reviews.
  • Collate and report absence data weekly, monthly, and ad‑hoc.
• Training and Development
  • Work with managers on training needs analysis and plans.
  • Control performance documentation and ensure timely reviews.
  • Design/deliver HR workshops and legislative updates.
• HR Information System
  • Keep PAMS, Employee Information Centre, and Time/Attendance systems updated.
  • Prepare reports/statistics for managers (turnover, surveys, absence).
  • Submit statutory reports accurately and on time.

• Third level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline (or equivalent) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a dedicated generalist HR role at HR Officer level or above. Or at least 5 years’ experience in a dedicated generalist HR role of which 3 years must be at HR Officer level or above.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
• Demonstrable experience and ability to deliver HR solutions across at least four of the following disciplines: HR Strategy, Organisational Policy Development, Culture Change, Organisational Structure, Performance Management, Recruitment and Selection, Employee Engagement and Retention.
• Proven experience of delivering HR advice on complex disciplinary and grievance cases compliant with current NI legislation and codes of practice.
• Proven experience of developing, reviewing and communicating policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computerised HR systems.

• Discretionary bonus
• Life insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses (e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s)
• Free car parking
• Canteen
• Career progression
• Professional development
• Flexitime

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• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Human Resources

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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