Job Details

This is a home-based HR Business Partner role supporting circa 400 employees across multiple UK sites within a fast-paced, operational environment. Reporting to the HR Director, you will focus primarily on Employee Relations while delivering hands-on generalist support and practical HR improvements across the business.

Client Details

The company is an established, UK-wide operational business with a workforce of approximately 400 employees across multiple sites. It operates within a fast-paced, service-led environment and places strong emphasis on practical, people-focused HR support to underpin day-to-day operations and ongoing growth.

Description

You will:

• Manage a varied Employee Relations caseload including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and capability
• Support both manager-led and HR-led ER processes
• Provide day-to-day generalist HR support across multiple UK sites
• Coach and advise managers on HR policy and best practice
• Write and update HR policies and procedures
• Support probation reviews and performance management processes
• Contribute to HR systems improvements and process modernisation
• Produce and analyse HR metrics to support workforce planning
• Deliver HR projects in line with business needs
• Report directly into the HR Director
• Ability to travel weekly including some overnight stays

Profile

A successful HR Business Partner should have:

• Strong, hands-on Employee Relations experience within a fast-paced environment
• Confidence operating autonomously in a home-based, multi-site role
• A pragmatic, commercially aware approach to HR decision-making
• Ability to build credibility quickly with operational managers
• Resilience and adaptability in a reactive, high-volume setting
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload
• Clear communication and influencing skills at all levels
• A collaborative mindset focused on practical improvement rather than wholesale transformation

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between -60,000 and -65,000 per annum.
• 10% performance bonus
• -600 per month car allowance
• -83 per month home working allowance
• Home-based contract with UK travel
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Comprehensive benefits package available, details provided upon application.
• Opportunity to work within a respected public sector organisation in Manchester.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact through strategic HR initiatives.
• 12-month fixed-term contract providing stability and career development.

If you are a skilled HR Business Partner passionate about the public sector and based in Manchester, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunit