{"id":2830,"date":"2026-09-28T11:48:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T11:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theonegroup.co.uk\/job\/hr-business-partner-2\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T15:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T15:13:47","slug":"hr-business-partner-2","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theonegroup.co.uk\/talentpartners\/job\/hr-business-partner-2\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Business Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">We\u2019re partnering with an established manufacturing business in the Fenland area as they invest in and reshape their People function, creating an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to step into a broad and influential HR Business Partner role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">This isn\u2019t simply a replacement hire. The business is taking the opportunity to rethink its HR structure, increase the level of support available across the organisation and move towards a more proactive, commercially focused People function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Working closely with the senior leadership team and managers across the business, you\u2019ll help translate business priorities into a practical people agenda while remaining close to the day-to-day operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">It\u2019s a genuinely broad role with plenty of scope to influence how HR operates, from strengthening leadership capability and improving engagement through to workforce planning, organisational change and developing future talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\"><strong>What will you be doing?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;padding-left: 24px;margin: 4px 0px\">\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Partnering with senior leaders and managers across the business<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Helping develop and deliver the People Plan in line with wider business priorities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Coaching managers and building greater confidence and accountability around people management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Leading on complex ER matters including performance, absence, grievance and conduct<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Supporting organisational change, workforce planning and succession<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Developing approaches to performance management, talent and leadership development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Improving recruitment, onboarding and retention<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Using people data and trends to identify challenges and influence decisions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Supporting engagement, culture and communication initiatives<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Reviewing and improving HR processes, policies and systems<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Building strong relationships across the organisation and maintaining a visible presence on site<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\"><strong>What are we looking for?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">You\u2019ll be an experienced HR generalist or HR Business Partner who is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally. You\u2019ll have the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders while also enjoying being visible, accessible and close to the wider workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\"><strong>Previous HR experience within a manufacturing environment is essential for this role.<\/strong> You\u2019ll understand the pace and practicalities of supporting an operational workforce and be comfortable balancing commercial priorities, employee relations and the needs of managers and employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Alongside this, we\u2019re looking for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;padding-left: 24px;margin: 4px 0px\">\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Strong generalist HR and employee relations experience<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Experience coaching and influencing managers and senior leaders<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Exposure to organisational change<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">A commercial and pragmatic approach to HR<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Strong communication and relationship-building skills<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">Confidence using people data to identify trends and support decision-making<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">This could suit an established HR Business Partner looking for greater ownership and influence, or someone ready to step into a broader role where they can genuinely help shape the People function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">There\u2019s plenty to get stuck into, but importantly there is also the appetite to invest in HR and evolve how the function supports the wider business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\"><strong>\u00a350,000 \u2013 \u00a365,000 depending on experience<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\"><strong>Fenland, Cambridgeshire<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\"><strong>Site-based<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt\">If you\u2019re an experienced manufacturing HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, building trusted relationships and turning people strategy into practical action, I\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Fenland","_application":"jmahoney@theonegroup.co.uk","_company_name":"The One Group","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"\u00a350,000 - 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