HR Business Partner
Elland, West Yorkshire / Hybrid working
Full-time, 5 days per week
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Marshalls plc is the UK’s leading hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier and has supplied some of the most prestigious landmarks in the UK since the 1890s. We’ve held a Superbrand status since 2010, and we’re a successful FTSE 250! Every step we take and every product we make is geared towards making the world around us a better place to live.
Our people set us apart, and we’re proud of that. We’re not the rule book; rather, a support system for navigating challenges and success, with transparent communication channels steering us toward shared goals. We're proud of the talent we attract and nurture, fostering a culture of growth and development.
We're recruiting an experienced HR Business Partner to support business leaders in our Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics functions. You'll deliver tailored HR solutions to meet their unique needs and challenges.
So, what’s the mission?
Reporting to the Head of HR & ER, you’ll work closely with our leadership teams, ensuring our people strategy aligns with business objectives and goals. Your expertise in employee relations, organisational design, and union relationships will create a cohesive and collaborative environment.
You'll lead and contribute to transformative organisational development initiatives, from change management and culture enhancement to performance management and talent progression. You'll drive large-scale cultural and behavioural change programs while building strong, influential relationships across Talent Acquisition, Development, Engagement, and Reward.
A key part of your role will involve regularly visiting 20+ locations across the UK and overseeing a headcount of around 1000 colleagues. This hands-on approach will allow you to build stakeholder relationships, provide direct support, and gain insights into our operations. Whether you find yourself at one of our quarries or a state-of-the-art manufacturing site, rest assured that we’ll provide the necessary safety gear, including a hard hat and safety boots!
What are the mission-critical skills?
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced HR role, with previous manufacturing and trade union experience is preferred
* Strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and the ability to challenge constructively
* Working knowledge of best HR practices, policies and procedures, and UK Employment Law
* Experience in partnering with leadership-level colleagues
* Comfortable and skilled at managing positive union relationships
* Commercial acumen and experience using metrics to drive performance
* Proactive attitude and passion for leading with integrity
* Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the UK
For Extra Points
* Previous experience in managing and developing colleagues
* Educated to a degree level or holding an equivalent professional qualification (e.g. CIPD)
What's in it for you?
This is a great opportunity to take the next step toward progressing in your career and joining our industry-leading company! New ideas are encouraged, and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and grow, achieving your career aspiration. Have a look at our careers website for more information on working at Marshalls.
Benefits
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* Company Car Cash Allowance
* Guaranteed Christmas holidays
* 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
* 5% employer-matched pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Colleague discount on Marshalls and Marley products
* Retailer discounts
* Share purchase scheme
* Life assurance
More about Marshalls
Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products.
Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website:
Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!
Closing date: 21st February 2025
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