H R Business Partner

Job/

Position Title:

HR Business Partner

Direct Supervisor: HR Manager

Business Unit / Area:
Human Resources

Deputy: HR Advisor / HR Administrator

Deliver a proactive, hands‑on HR service at your local site, partnering with managers to drive engagement, compliance, and operational excellence. Act as a key link between the HR Manager and site leadership teams, ensuring consistent HR practices and supporting strategic people initiatives.

• Employee Relations (ER) Casework – Manage ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, redundancy) in line with UK law and company policy; coach managers to handle issues effectively. (
  20%)
• Policy & Process Compliance – Monitor and update HR policies and procedures; ensure consistent application and compliance across all sites. (
  15%)
• Benefits & Payroll Support – Provide first‑line advice on benefits; support payroll input accuracy and maintain records. (
  10%)
• Training & Development – Conduct training needs analysis; coordinate training plans and compliance tracking. (
  10%)
• Recruitment & Onboarding – Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for assigned roles; deliver onboarding and induction programmes. (
  10%)
• Workforce Planning & Labour Monitoring – Track permanent and temporary labour usage; support cost control and agency management. (
  10%)
• Projects & Change Initiatives – Support HR Manager in implementing HR projects, engagement programmes, and organisational changes. (
  10%)
• Data & Reporting – Maintain HRIS accuracy (Success Factors/Kronos); produce reports for HR Manager and SLT. (
  10%)
• General HR Support – Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR queries, ensuring timely resolution. (5%)

• Decision owned
  :
  • Day‑to‑day ER case handling
  • Recruitment within agreed parameters
  • Payroll input accuracy
  • Training coordination
• Decision to Escalate or Consult on
  :
  • Complex ER cases
  • Policy changes
  • Budget variances
  • Structural changes

• Local site.
• Multi‑shift manufacturing and commercial functions.

• Balancing operational HR delivery with project work.
• Managing ER cases in a fast‑paced, multi‑shift environment.
• Ensuring data accuracy and compliance under tight deadlines.

Internal relationships
:

• HR Manager
• Head of HR
• Site Leadership Teams
• Finance/Payroll
• Training Coordinator
• H&S/EHS
• Manufacturing

External relationships
:

• Recruitment agencies
• Benefits providers (pension/healthcare)
• Employment law advisers
• Training partners
• Auditors

Positions reporting directly and indirectly to the incumbent:

• HR Advisor / HR Administrator (Deputy)
• Other HR roles as determined by business needs.

Site headcount & payroll: approximately 250 employees.

Recruitment spend: annual agency fees / recruitment budget (e.g., £X).

Training & Development budget: annual training spend (e.g., £X).

Absence management: site absence rate (%) and associated cost impact.

Qualifications & Education
:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working toward).
• Strong ER experience and knowledge of UK employment law.
• 3–5 years in HR generalist or business partner roles.
• Experience with HRIS (Success Factors/Kronos) and payroll processes.

Languages
:

• English – 100 % fluent.

Experience Details
:

• Generalist HR across multi‑site operations – 3–5+ years.
• Complex ER casework (UK employment law) – 3+ years.
• HRIS (SAP Success Factors/Kronos), reporting & analytics – 1–3+ years.
• Payroll input/validation & benefits administration – 1–3+ years.

Working Conditions
:

• Physical effort:
  Predominantly office‑based with regular site walks/meetings.
• Physical environment:
  Manufacturing environment (PPE areas as needed) across two sites.
• Sensory attention:
  Sustained attention to detail for data accuracy, policy interpretation, ER documentation.
• Mental stress:
  Periods of high volume around payroll cut‑offs, peak ER activity, audits; occasional out‑of‑hours escalations.

Created By
:
Manthan Ajit – HR Manager UK/I

Approved By
:
Diana Boyes – Head of HR UK/I

Job Codes / Grades – Towers Watson: TBC;
Gruma: TBC.