Interim HR Business Partner

Client Details: Well known brand in South Yorkshire

Description

An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its site leadership team on a fixed-term contract until May.

Supporting a large, unionised manufacturing operation, this is a hands-on generalist HR role with responsibility for both strategic and operational people activities.

• Lead, coach and develop a small HR team across HR administration, HR support and payroll activities.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and absence management cases.
• Partner with operational managers to support workforce planning, engagement and organisational effectiveness.
• Contribute to people strategy initiatives while also remaining involved in day-to-day HR operations.
• Support a unionised workforce, building effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and compliance standards are consistently applied.
• Support the ongoing development of junior HR team members, helping to create a high-performing and collaborative HR function.

Profile

• Previous experience in a HR Business Partner or HR Manager position.
• Strong generalist HR experience within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, logistics or operational environment.
• Experience managing or mentoring HR team members.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider HR function where required.
• Strong employee relations expertise and experience within a unionised environment.
• The confidence to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and collaborative working style.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary DOE
• Car allowance
• Employee discount and staff shop benefits.
• Free on-site parking.
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work within a highly visible HR leadership role at a large manufacturing site.
• Supportive, collaborative and engaging site culture with a genuine team-focused environment.
• Exposure to strategic HR projects and the opportunity to deputise for senior HR leadership.

Please note: this is a fully on site role.