HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner (Contract) - Barnard Castle - Site-Based (4 days onsite, 1 day work from home)

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We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a global manufacturing organisation, supporting a key UK site of ~900 employees. This is a hands‑on, strategic role partnering closely with senior leaders to deliver people initiatives aligned to business goals.

• Lead organisational design, restructuring, and large-scale change programmes
• Partner with leaders to drive culture, engagement, and performance
• Develop leadership capability and support high‑performing teams
• Deliver talent management, succession planning, and workforce strategy
• Manage employee and industrial relations, including union engagement
• Use data and insights to shape HR strategy and business decisions

• Proven HR generalist experience in a complex, fast‑paced environment
• Strong background in UK restructuring and change management
• Experience working with unions and handling ER/IR matters
• Ability to influence and coach senior stakeholders
• Data‑driven with strong commercial awareness

This is a high‑impact contract role offering the chance to shape people strategy, influence leadership, and drive meaningful change within a large‑scale operational environment.