Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic, multi-site environment? We're looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Business Partner to drive forward the HR agenda and support operational teams across Gloucester and Manchester.

This is a hands-on role where your expertise in employee relations, policy development, and team leadership will make a real impact. You'll be working closely with managers and staff to deliver a high-quality HR service, while mentoring and empowering a HR Advisor (and ideally a HR Administrator).

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage complex ER cases, including appeals, grievances, and absence
• Support the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, and development
• Streamline HR processes to suit a growing business
• Create, maintain, and roll out HR policies
• Act as HR lead in change management, including TUPE and redundancy consultations
• Build strong relationships with line managers to understand and support their needs
• Empower the HR Advisor to confidently support operational teams
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to embed new strategies and initiatives
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports as needed
• Travel occasionally to the Manchester site as part of your remit

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing a HR Advisor and operating at Senior Advisor level
• Strong ER background with hands‑on case management
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Confident communicator with great problem‑solving and organisational skills
• Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites
• Experience with TUPE and redundancy processes
• Ability to interpret policies and offer pragmatic, people‑focused solutions
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Perks & Working Style

• £43,000 salary
• Working days – office hours
• Hybrid working available (planned around site‑based operational teams)
• Modern, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to shape and influence HR practices across two key locations

Ready to take the next step in your HR career?
Apply now and help us build a stronger, more people-focused workplace