Hr Business Partner

HR Business Partner Location: Wisbech, UK (with UK travel required) Role Purpose A true generalist HR Business Partner role, providing proactive, hands-on support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment as a trusted partner to site leadership. This role combines high-volume operational delivery with strategic support, with a key focus on supporting large-scale change programmes, including high-volume 1:1 consultations. Ideal for a highly organised, methodical individual able to plan effectively during quieter periods and execute at pace during peak project activity. Key Responsibilities * Manage high-volume employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance * Provide robust, commercially sound HR advice aligned to UK employment law * Support large-scale change programmes and high-volume consultation activity * Deliver day-to-day operational HR support across the employee lifecycle * Plan and coordinate project activity ahead of peak delivery periods * Build strong stakeholder relationships across the site and wider business * Maintain HR data and reporting using Excel and HR systems * Support continuous improvement and wider HR initiatives Skills and Experience * CIPD Level 7 qualified * Manufacturing or industrial HR experience * Strong ER case management capability * Experience supporting change and consultation processes * Strong UK employment law knowledge * Excellent organisation, planning, and Excel skills * Strong relationship-building and teamworking skills * Experience in fast-paced operational environments * Desirable: SuccessFactors/HRIS experience, union experience, large-scale change exposure Behaviours Resilient, highly organised, proactive, flexible, hands-on, strong communicator, collaborative, and solutions-focused. Working Environment Fast-paced manufacturing site with UK travel required, fluctuating workloads, and periods of intensive activity linked to change programmes