HRBP - #2096694

HR Business Partner (12-Month FTC)

Salary: Up to £50,000 + £7,000 Car Allowance + Benefits
Location: North West / Midlands (Multi-site)
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Overview

We are partnering with a large, fast-growing organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Supporting a portfolio of diverse sites across the UK, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly established, dynamic HR team with genuine scope for longer-term opportunities within the wider group.

The Role

As HR Business Partner, you will support multiple operational sites across Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and the wider northern region. This is a highly visible role requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to operate at pace in a changing environment.

You will work closely with site leadership teams to drive people initiatives, support cultural alignment, and ensure HR practices are fit for purpose across a diverse and evolving business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders across multiple sites to provide strategic and operational HR support
• Support the delivery of people plans aligned to business objectives
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters (with complex cases escalated within the team)
• Review and ensure policies and procedures remain relevant and effective
• Drive initiatives around talent development, including apprenticeships and upskilling
• Support reward and benefits reviews to ensure competitiveness and engagement
• Contribute to HR projects, including culture and integration within newly acquired businesses
• Work collaboratively within a supportive HR team to share workload and best practice

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role
• Experience supporting multiple locations/sites
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities
• Comfortable operating within a developing HR function
• Passionate about improving people processes and culture

Sector experience is not essential — we are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds.

Working Pattern & Travel

• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home
• Regular travel to sites required (typically 2–3 days per week, flexible approach)
• Visits to all sites approximately once per month
• Team meetings held every 6 weeks in a central location
• Travel costs covered, including car allowance and mileage reimbursement

Benefits

• £50,000 salary (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• £7,000 car allowance + mileage expenses
• 33 days annual leave
• 6% employer pension contribution (post-probation)
• £500 annual wellbeing allowance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Access to additional lifestyle and financial benefits

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a growing, well-backed organisation
• Be part of a collaborative, people-focused HR team
• Exposure to diverse business units and projects
• Potential for longer-term career opportunities within the group