Interim HR Business Partner in South Yorkshire

Interim HR BP

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.