Regional Human Resources Business Partner
Location: South East, England
Salary: £55-70,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our client’s team in a fast-paced organisation going through significant transformation. As a market leader in their industry, they are clear that HR needs to be refocused and modernised to become true partners to the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting their growth, transformation, and strategic objectives, providing advice and guidance on the full range of HR strategies. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced high-performing HRBP with a strong manufacturing or logistics background to make a significant impact in an organisation going through change.
You will play a pivotal role in aligning the company’s business objectives with employees and leaders in your region. Primarily focused on supporting manufacturing, logistics, and engineering across multiple locations in the UK, you will report directly to the Head of HR partnering. You will act as a consultant to management on HR-related issues, drive HR initiatives, and implement strategies that enhance organisational effectiveness. This role demands a deep understanding of the business and its operational challenges, ensuring that HR policies and practices meet both the needs of the workforce and business goals.
As a key member of the HR Leadership Team, you will partner closely with senior stakeholders to build and execute impactful HR strategies that support the business growth and change agenda and create a dynamic, people-first culture. This role is ideal for an HR leader with a strong operational background who thrives in a multi-site context and is passionate about developing a collaborative, high-performance HR team while supporting the strategic direction of the business operations.
The role:
1. Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
2. Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, preservation, and change of talent.
3. Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organisation.
4. Considerable project work focusing on creating a high-profile, high-quality people partnership with the business.
5. Bring rigour and governance to the people agenda.
6. Nurture a positive working environment by maintaining a high level of communication and engagement.
7. Partner with regional leadership teams to develop and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives.
8. Provide expert guidance and consultation to management on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and employee engagement.
9. Collaborate with leadership to assess talent needs to attract and retain top talent.
10. Assist in forecasting workforce needs, structuring teams, and designing organisational frameworks.
11. Create and analyse HR data to identify trends and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
12. Develop and implement programs that increase employee engagement and promote a positive workplace culture.
13. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, actively managing and supporting high-level stakeholders.
14. Drive the development and continuous improvement of the team, fostering a high-performance culture.
15. Help create and develop the employee value proposition.
16. Establish clear metrics and KPIs to assess HR program effectiveness.
17. Collaborate with UK HR leaders to ensure consistency of approach.
18. Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
19. Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
20. Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
21. Lead and develop a team.
The person:
1. Degree educated with a minimum of L7 CIPD or Masters in HR.
2. Proven progressive experience as an HR Business Partner.
3. Experience gained in manufacturing, logistics or industrial sector.
4. Demonstrated industry knowledge and understanding of HR systems and databases - Workday.
5. In-depth understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
6. Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
7. Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
8. Excellent people management skills and a strong ability to adapt to change.
9. Create purposeful and measurable engagement strategies.
10. Experience with talent management, succession planning, and workforce development.
11. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
12. Familiarity with HR data analysis and using insights to drive HR strategies.
13. Ability to travel regionally, including stays, as required.
14. Experience in managing change in dynamic environments.
15. Strong track record of building and leading HR teams in a high-growth environment.
16. Demonstrated expertise in partnering with senior leadership.
17. Ability to demonstrate resilience in the workplace.
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