Job Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Leicester (with regular UK travel)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and driven HR Business Partner to join our team in Leicester, supporting multiple UK sites through regular travel. This is a high-impact role with a strong focus on Employee Relations, partnering closely with senior leaders to drive business performance through effective people strategies.

As a trusted HR advisor, you'll play a central role in leading and resolving complex ER cases, building leadership capability, and supporting change management initiatives across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and hands‑on support in managing complex Employee Relations issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, absence, and performance concerns
• Coach and support managers to build ER competence and ensure fair, consistent people management practices
• Partner with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business goals
• Lead on organisational change initiatives such as restructures, TUPE, and redundancies
• Drive employee engagement, well‑being, and retention initiatives
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence (e.g. Talent, Reward, Learning & Development) to deliver strategic projects
• Analyse HR metrics and provide insights to inform decisions and continuous improvement

About You

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience
• Strong track record in an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist role
• Extensive Employee Relations experience, including complex case management and supporting managers through change
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR policies
• Confident communicator and influencer, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Flexible and able to travel regularly to UK sites (full UK driving licence essential)

What We Offer

• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• A varied and challenging role with the ability to shape and influence
• Competitive salary package with excellent benefits, pension, and other benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Apply Now

If you're a commercially minded HR professional with a passion for Employee Relations and business partnering, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting and Human Resources Services