Regional Human Resources Business Partner

High Profile Resourcing Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job description

Regional Human Resources Business Partner - Manufacturing & Logistics
Location: South-East England
Salary: £50-58,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced 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 and logistics across multiple locations in the South-East, you will report directly to the Regional HR Business Partner. 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. Initially, there will be a significant ER workload; however, this will subsidise when stakeholder upskilling takes place.

The Role:

1. 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. Deliver 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 execute HR strategies that align with business objectives. Design and deliver programs that enhance business outcomes, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
8. Provide expert guidance and consultation to management on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and employee engagement, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
9. Collaborate with leadership to assess talent needs to attract and retain top talent. Facilitate succession planning, and ensure the development of employees through coaching, training, and development programs.
10. Analyse HR data to identify trends, offer insights, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement in employee performance and satisfaction.
11. Implement programs that increase employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction, promoting a positive workplace culture.
12. Partner with talent acquisition teams to drive recruitment strategies and ensure smooth onboarding processes for new hires.
13. Serve as a trusted advisor to teams, actively managing and supporting stakeholders across functions to achieve both local, national, and global business goals.
14. Implement the employee value proposition, enhancing talent attraction and retention efforts in alignment with our mission and values.
15. Using clear metrics and KPIs to assess HR program effectiveness, leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making and strategic improvements.
16. Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
17. Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.

The Person:

1. Degree educated ideally with a minimum of L7 CIPD, or Masters in HR.
2. Proven progressive experience as an HR Business Partner with a real understanding of what good should look like.
3. Experience gained in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial sector.
4. Demonstrated industry knowledge and understanding of HR systems and databases.
5. In-depth understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
6. Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
7. Excellent people management skills and a strong ability to adapt to change.
8. Experience in delivering purposeful and measurable engagement strategies.
9. Experience with implementing talent management, succession planning, and workforce development.
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
11. Familiarity with HR data analysis and using insights to drive HR strategies.
12. Ability to travel regionally, including stays away, as required.
13. Experience in delivering change in dynamic environments.
14. Demonstrated expertise in partnering with managers, with a history of effectively managing and influencing stakeholders across regional markets in a tough operating environment.
15. Ability to demonstrate resilience in the workplace.

To apply, please email your CV.