We’re looking for an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join our People Services team. This is a pivotal role supporting the Senior HR Business Partner in delivering strategic people initiatives across the business, including organisational design, change management, TUPE, acquisitions, integrations, engagement, and employee relations.
You’ll be at the heart of our People agenda, helping shape the employee experience while driving continuous improvement and supporting business transformation.
This is a full-time permanent role, working on a hybrid basis from our office in Middlewich.
What You Will Do
In this role, you’ll take a hands-on approach to a variety of key people priorities, including:
• Leading organisational design and change management initiatives
• Managing TUPE processes, including data collation and consultations
• Supporting acquisitions, integrations, and business sale due diligence
• Delivering HR reports and people data insights to support decision-making
• Managing a caseload of employee relations issues and preparing for tribunals where required
• Advising People Managers on employee relations, policy, and change management
• Coaching and supporting junior members of the People Services team
• Managing escalated queries around immigration, onboarding, and general HR matters
• Conducting policy reviews and developing tailored HR documentation
• Supporting leadership and operations training programmes
• Leading attrition management projects, including leaver calls and analysis
• Delivering ER clinics and supporting ongoing learning for operational managers
• Managing the RCA process for any People Services process incidents
• Partnering with the Head of HR to deliver HR projects and HRBP services across the business
About You
You’re a confident communicator and trusted advisor who builds strong relationships and delivers practical, solutions-focused HR support. You bring credibility, resilience, and a calm approach to complex or sensitive matters. You’re highly organised, analytically minded, and passionate about using data to drive better people outcomes.
You will:
• Have part or full CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of employee relations, contracts, and employment law
• Bring prior experience as a Junior HRBP or HRBP, ideally within a fast-paced environment
• Have experience leading change management and TUPE processes
• Be confident handling complex ER cases and supporting investigations
• Translate policy and legislation into clear, actionable guidance
• Be comfortable using Excel to produce meaningful analytics and insights
• Write clear, effective HR policies and communications
• Be a critical thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to travel to sites as needed
• Maintain a flexible, professional, and cooperative approach to work
What People See in You
• An excellent communicator who inspires confidence and trust
• A calm and professional presence, even in challenging situations
• Someone who values collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• An HR professional who brings both strategic insight and hands-on delivery
If you’re passionate about people, thrive on challenge, and want to make an impact in a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.