HR Business Partner

Posted 14 Aug 2026(21 days ago)

<p><strong>HR Business Partner<br /></strong><strong>&#163; &#43; Benefits<br /></strong><strong>Bradford</strong></p> <p>Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established, international manufacturing business who are looking to appoint an experienced <strong>HR Business Partner</strong> to support their growing UK operation, based in Bradford.</p> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with people at all levels and wants to play a key role in supporting both the workforce and wider business objectives within a fast-paced industrial environment.</p> <p>As HR Business Partner for the site this is a standalone role and will cover every aspect of HR for the site, you will act as a trusted HR partner to employees and managers providing practical advice and support throughout the full employee lifecycle.&nbsp; No job too big or too small, you could be developing strategy one day, managing a disciplinary or supporting on social events and engagement initiatives</p> <p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Opportunity to work within a stable, successful, internationally recognised manufacturing organisation where HR has a genuine influence on the employee experience and wider business performance.</li><li>Opportunity to make a real impact at site level and develop your career within a successful global organisation</li><li>5-10% Bonus</li><li>Enhanced pension &amp; DIS</li><li>Based onsite fulltime with some flexibility considered.</li></ul> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities of the HRBP role include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, processes and best practice.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives, processes and systems aligned with the wider HR strategy.</li><li>Manage and support recruitment activity, including the creation and maintenance of job descriptions.</li><li>Develop and deliver effective onboarding processes to ensure new employees are successfully integrated into the business.</li><li>Support managers with performance management, including objective setting, reviews and follow-up actions.</li><li>Provide advice and support on disciplinary and grievance matters, ensuring compliance with company policy and employment legislation.</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in line with internal policies and legal requirements.</li><li>Review employment terms and working practices to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant legislation.</li><li>Support positive and constructive relationships with trade unions and contribute to effective employee and industrial relations.</li><li>Provide guidance across key HR areas including pay and benefits, learning and development, recruitment and employee relations.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement across HR processes and practices.</li></ul> <p>We're looking for an experienced HR professional with a <strong>strong generalist background</strong>, ideally gained within unionised manufacturing, engineering or wider industrial environments.</p> <p>You'll be commercially aware, confident working with stakeholders at all levels and comfortable operating in a hands-on HR role where no two days are the same.</p> <p><strong>You will ideally have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous experience in a Senior HR Officer/Advisor, HR Manager or similar HR role.</li><li>Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing or engineering environment.</li><li>Experience of working with Unions would be an advantage</li><li>Strong knowledge of core HR disciplines, including recruitment, employee relations, learning &amp; development and pay &amp; benefits.</li><li>A good understanding of UK employment legislation and disciplinary processes.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A practical, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement and decision-making skills.</li></ul> <p>If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a broad, hands-on role within a progressive manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p>Apply today or contact Elevation Recruitment Group for more information.</p>

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