HR Business Partner

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR activities associated with the acquisition and integration of the site into the wider group.
• Review and compare existing remuneration packages, benefits and terms and conditions against those of the acquiring business, identifying differences and supporting harmonisation.
• Manage employee consultation processes and TUPE-related activities, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Review and align HR policies, procedures and working practices with the wider organisation.
• Support organisational change and help employees and managers navigate the integration process.
• Provide HR business partnering support to the site leadership team, offering guidance on people strategy and operational matters.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations and appeals.
• Coach and support managers on employment legislation, company policies and best practice.
• Monitor HR KPIs, including absence, employee turnover and retention, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, working closely with payroll and HR shared services.
• Lead and develop your direct report, ensuring an effective and professional HR service.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior HR generalist, HR Business Partner or Site HR Manager role, ideally within a fast-paced industrial or operational environment.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, mergers, TUPE transfers or business integration projects.
• Strong knowledge of TUPE, employment legislation and employee consultation processes.
• Experience reviewing and comparing remuneration packages, benefits and terms and conditions of employment.
• Confident managing complex employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinaries and investigations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and support employees and managers at all levels.
• Commercially aware, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
• Able to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining a practical, hands-on approach.