The Opportunity;Are you a hands-on HR leader who enjoys connecting leaders, driving improvement, and making a real commercial impact?We’re looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to take on a newly created, strategically important role at the heart of a growing, multi-site manufacturing business. This is a unique opportunity to shape how HR works across the UK, bringing greater consistency, stronger collaboration and more strategic impact.
Key Responsibilities;This role will involve regular travel across UK manufacturing sites (with occasional overnight stays), working closely with HR leaders and operational teams to identify opportunities and deliver meaningful change. You will:
- Build stronger alignment across UK HR teams, improving consistency, collaboration and overall effectiveness across sites, using insight and data to diagnose gaps and shape practical solutions.
- Lead strategic HR projects end-to-end, including organisation design, engagement, workforce planning and capability development.
- Develop and drive employee engagement initiatives, helping to create a positive, high-performing working environment across all sites.
- Work in partnership with Recruitment to shape strategies for critical skills, strengthening the organisation’s position as an employer of choice in the manufacturing sector.
- Design and implement retention and development initiatives, supporting clear career progression pathways from shop floor through to leadership.
- Drive collaboration and knowledge-sharing across HR teams, encouraging continuous improvement and raising standards across the function
This role offers hybrid working with regular travel (typically 2 days at home, 3 days out on site)
What we’re looking for;- Proven experience in an HR leadership role in a manufacturing or similar operational environment (eg. logistics, warehousing etc).
- Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple sites and functions.
- Passion for driving transformation, improving employee experience, and embedding culture.
- Commercial mindset with a data driven approach to HR strategy.
- A self-starter with strong strategic awareness and hands on delivery skills.
- Someone with the drive to lead initiatives and the agility to work across functions.
- Willingness to travel and engage with teams on site.
- Based in Yorkshire or East Midlands preferred.
Nigel Wright's HR Team;This is a unique opportunity to shape a role that makes a real difference. If you’re ready to bring energy, insight, and action to a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.Please contact Sue O'Donovan or apply online!
