HR Business Partner
CV-LibraryKingston Upon Hull, East Riding of YorkshirecontractPosted: 16 July 2026
Apply NowA well-established and values-led manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys operating across both strategic and operational HR and is passionate about building strong relationships across the business.
Client Details
The client is a privately owned organisation in the Manufacturing space with sites across the UK
Description
Partner with leaders across manufacturing, operations and support functions to deliver a proactive HR service.
Provide full employee lifecycle support, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, talent development and succession planning.
Lead on employee relations matters, working confidently within a unionised environment.
Build trusted relationships with managers, employees, union representatives and key stakeholders.
Coach and challenge leaders to improve capability, engagement and business performance.
Support organisational change initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Use people data and insight to identify trends and inform decision-making.
Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to embed best practice and move towards a more strategic business partnering model.Profile
Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist position.
Experience working in a unionised environment, ideally within manufacturing, food, FMCG, logistics or another operational setting.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
Proven ability to manage a broad HR remit from strategy through to hands-on delivery.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
The confidence to challenge, influence and coach leaders at all levels.
A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for developing people and improving organisational performance.Job Offer
Competitive salary
Car allowance
Pension
Hybrid working, 4 days on site and 1 from home
Flexible working
Excellent discount schemes on business products
33 days including Bank Holidays
9 month contract, potential to extend beyond that
Opportunity to make a visible impact within a successful business.
Broad and varied HR role with exposure to both strategic projects and operational activity.
Supportive leadership team committed to investing in people
Client Details
The client is a privately owned organisation in the Manufacturing space with sites across the UK
Description
Partner with leaders across manufacturing, operations and support functions to deliver a proactive HR service.
Provide full employee lifecycle support, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, talent development and succession planning.
Lead on employee relations matters, working confidently within a unionised environment.
Build trusted relationships with managers, employees, union representatives and key stakeholders.
Coach and challenge leaders to improve capability, engagement and business performance.
Support organisational change initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Use people data and insight to identify trends and inform decision-making.
Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to embed best practice and move towards a more strategic business partnering model.Profile
Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist position.
Experience working in a unionised environment, ideally within manufacturing, food, FMCG, logistics or another operational setting.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
Proven ability to manage a broad HR remit from strategy through to hands-on delivery.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
The confidence to challenge, influence and coach leaders at all levels.
A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for developing people and improving organisational performance.Job Offer
Competitive salary
Car allowance
Pension
Hybrid working, 4 days on site and 1 from home
Flexible working
Excellent discount schemes on business products
33 days including Bank Holidays
9 month contract, potential to extend beyond that
Opportunity to make a visible impact within a successful business.
Broad and varied HR role with exposure to both strategic projects and operational activity.
Supportive leadership team committed to investing in people