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HR Business Partner An established global manufacturer is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support its UK manufacturing operations on a fast-paced, 24/7 site. This is a highly visible role, partnering closely with senior leaders and managers to deliver people strategies aligned to business objectives. You ll act as a trusted advisor across workforce planning, talent, culture, employee engagement, and organisational change, with the opportunity to genuinely influence outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Proactively partnering with leaders to drive strategic HR discussions and people-focused decision making Providing expert advice across employee relations, UK employment law, organisational design, reward, wellbeing, and learning & development Coaching and developing managers across the full employee lifecycle to build capability and confidence Collaborating with Centres of Excellence (ER, Talent Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards) to deliver integrated HR solutions Supporting recruitment and workforce planning in line with operational needs Analysing people data and trends to inform decisions and continuous improvement Driving engagement initiatives and supporting a positive employee experience About you: Significant HR Business Partner experience, ideally within manufacturing or operational environments Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and confidence managing complex ER cases Credible, pragmatic and able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Highly organised, resilient and comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced setting Experience working within a matrix organisation and partnering with specialist HR teams CIPD Level 7 (desirable) and a full UK driving licence preferred Additional information: UK-based role with regular travel to local sites Exposure to a 24/7 manufacturing operation Opportunity to play a key role in shaping people strategy and driving continuous improvement If you re an HR Business Partner who enjoys working close to the operation and wants to make a real impact, we d love to hear from you.