HR Business Partner

• Newtownards / North Down area
• Permanent/ Full time hours
• Highly successful, multi-site employer
• Attractive salary and benefits package

We are delighted to be exclusively partnering with our highly successful, award winning, multi-site Client to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner for their site in Newtownards / North Down.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to broaden their influence across an operational environment. Working closely with the HR Manager and site leaders, the successful candidate will provide trusted, practical people advice and contribute to the wider HR and business agenda.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job:

1. A varied HR business partnering role in a fast-paced operational environment.

2. Excellent salary & benefits - bonuses, private healthcare, 34 days annual leave.

3. Contribute to business change and the development of people initiatives.

The Role:

· Providing a professional HR advisory service to management teams and employees across the site.

· Advising and supporting managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management.

· Building strong relationships with operational managers, employees and union representatives.

· Supporting investigations and the resolution of complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

· Working alongside management on organisational change programmes and wider HR initiatives.

· Supporting employee engagement, talent development and performance management initiatives.

· Coaching managers on people management practices, early intervention and conflict resolution.

· Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation and best practice.

· Analysing HR data and workforce metrics, identifying trends and recommending improvements.

· Supporting recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes and employee lifecycle processes.

· Working closely with Payroll, Finance and wider HR teams on workforce planning and operational requirements.

· Supporting HR audits, equality monitoring and compliance requirements.

The Person:

· Previous experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role within an operational environment.

· Strong knowledge of Northern Ireland and Great Britain employment legislation.

· Demonstrable experience managing employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and absence management.

· Experience coaching and advising managers on a broad range of HR matters.

· The ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, employees and union representatives.

· Experience supporting organisational change, employee engagement and HR improvement initiatives.

· Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret HR data and produce meaningful management information.

· Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.

· A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

· Experience within a manufacturing, food production or other operational environment would be advantageous.

The Rewards:

· Attractive salary and benefits package.

· Full time, permanent

· Bonus

· Private healthcare

· Generous annual leave

· Market leading employer committed to sustainability and excellence

· Free on-site parking

· Supportive team culture and collaborative environment

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this HR Business Partner role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland for a confidential discussion.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.

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