HR Business Partner

Burnley
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£42000 - £45000 per annum
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I am currently recruiting for a HR Business Partner to join a client of mine based in the Burnley area, initially on a 3 month FTC basis, but there could be a longer term opportunity for the successful candidate.

My client are looking for an experienced HR generalist who is able to work effectively in a fast-paced, commercially minded organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, delivering practical people solutions that support business objectives while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic People Partnering

  • Partner with leaders to understand business priorities and workforce needs
  • Provide commercially focused HR advice that supports operational success
  • Support organisational design, restructuring, and workforce planning initiatives
  • Identify people-related risks and develop effective mitigation strategies

Employee Relations

  • Lead complex disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management cases
  • Coach and support managers through employee relations matters
  • Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
  • Minimise legal and employee relations risks across the business

Talent & Performance

  • Support succession planning and talent development activities
  • Drive performance management processes and continuous improvement
  • Identify capability gaps and support learning and development initiatives

Data & Insights

  • Analyse key people metrics including turnover, absence, engagement, recruitment, and retention
  • Provide meaningful insights and recommendations to leadership teams
  • Produce regular HR dashboards and reports to support decision-making

Organisational Change

  • Support change programmes, restructures, and consultation processes
  • Advise on employment law implications and best practice
  • Manage communication and employee engagement throughout periods of change

This is a true generalist role ideal for someone operating at the BP / Senior HR Advisor level, experienced in dealing with operational HR issues.

Please note this role is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office and an immediate start is required.

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.