Join us as a HR Business Partner (Multi Site - West Midlands)
Wienerberger Ltd manufactures and provides wall, roof and landscaping products for the construction sector. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions across the whole building envelope for new build, renovation projects and across the building industry.
About the role
As a HR Business Partner you will be a trusted advisor to the factory leadership in your region, , delivering proactive and high-quality HR support, building strong relationships, supporting people decisions and contributing to consistent and compliant HR practices.
Duties also include:
- Provide advice and support on employee relations casework including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance management
- Coach line managers to build confidence in people management
- Collaborate with HR teams to deliver people initiatives and projects
- Support organisational change including restructures and consultation
- Analyse people data to identify trends and recommend actions
- Lead cyclical HR processes including performance reviews
- Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment law
- Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities
- Promote engagement, wellbeing and inclusion across sites
This role supports the delivery of strong people practices, helping sites run effectively while maintaining a consistent and fair approach for colleagues. It contributes to a positive working environment and supports long-term business performance.
There are opportunities for collaboration across the wider HR team.
This role is based across multiple sites in the Midlands including Sandown (Alridge, Walsall) and Waresley, Hartlebury and Droitwich in Worcestershire. You will be expected to visit these sites on a weekly basis, so travel is frequent.
These locations are accessible by road and are within reach of local towns and cities across the region. Free parking is available at the sites.
Full time, Monday to Friday. 9am to 5pm.
About you
Essential
- CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly
- Strong experience in HR partnering with operational leadership teams
- Experience managing employee relations casework
- Good knowledge of UK employment law
- Strong communication and coaching skills
- Ability to work through change and ambiguity
- Resilient and solutions focused approach
Desirable
- Degree in HR or related field
- Experience in a multi site manufacturing environment
- Experience working with trade unions
- Experience developing HR policies
About our Benefits
- Salary up to £47,000 (depending on experience
- Annual bonus up to 8%
- You’ll have 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. Holiday flexibility means you can buy up to four extra days and sell up to two. You’ll also get an extra day each year to volunteer.
- A company car is available, or you can choose a car allowance.
- We provide private medical insurance with cover for you.
- Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get fit programmes.
- Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.
- Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options.
- Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products.
- Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.
- You can join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success
About us
wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for what’s next - delivering full building envelope solutions for the built environment. Uniting leading brands and expertise, we empower our partners to create lasting impact, with quality products, technical support, and a shared commitment to progress.
Join us as a HR Business Partner and help us shape tomorrow - because we’re building for what’s next – and that starts with you.
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than
