Summary: The HR Specialist / HR Business Partner role involves managing day-to-day HR operations and business-as-usual activities at a manufacturing site in Banbury. This position requires a generalist approach to HR, focusing on employee relations, performance management, and talent development. The role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a strong emphasis on onsite presence. The successful candidate will work closely with managers to enhance engagement and compliance with HR policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and business-as-usual activities at the site.
• Provide operational business partnering coaching and guidance to managers and associates.
• Coordinate and implement core HR processes including performance management and talent management.
• Support the Learning & Development team in rolling out learning initiatives.
• Partner with the Talent and Development manager to create and implement upskilling programs for people managers.
• Work with managers to increase team engagement through relevant initiatives and projects.
• Provide knowledge and best practices for managing local labour relations.
• Guide and coach in talent management and succession planning for key roles.
• Participate in pillar activities, such as the Safety Pillar.
• Monitor compliance with local HR policies and regulations, flagging non-compliance issues.

Key Skills:

• Experience in HR operations, particularly in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong coaching and guidance skills for managers and associates.
• Knowledge of performance management and talent management processes.
• Ability to implement learning initiatives and upskilling programs.
• Experience in employee relations and local labour relations management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of compliance with HR policies and local regulations.

Salary (Rate): 65000

City: Banbury

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR