HR Business Partner

A hands-on, operational HR Business Partner role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting a large, site-based workforce through change and growth. This is a highly visible, influential role suited to someone who enjoys being on the ground, working closely with operational leaders and managing the realities of a unionised, blue-collar setting.Client DetailsOur client is a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Huddersfield, currently experiencing a period of transformation and growth. With a strong operational footprint and a long-standing workforce, the business is focused on improving engagement, capability and performance while modernising its people practices. This is an excellent time to join and play a key role in shaping the HR function at site level.DescriptionReporting into the HR Manager, you will partner with site leadership to deliver a consistent, pragmatic and commercially focused HR service. You''ll support managers across the full employee lifecycle, balancing day-to-day employee relations with broader people initiatives.Once embedded, the role will be roughly split 50% employee relations and 50% broader HR activity, including workforce planning, development initiatives and change programmes.Key responsibilitiesPartner with operational managers to deliver people strategies aligned to business objectivesLead and manage complex employee relations cases from investigation through to outcome and appealCoach and support line managers ..... full job details .....