?Location: Ely (CB6)
Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 36161
Polytec are recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a fast-paced manufacturing and operational environment on an interim basis. This is a hands-on role focused on employee relations, leadership support, organisational change and driving continuous improvement across people processes and HR practices.
FTC Bonus - A completion bonus will be paid at the end of the fixed-term contract, subject to agreed criteria being met.
Responsibilities
• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and operational teams
• Manage and advise on employee relations cases, ensuring policy and employment law compliance
• Coach and support managers on performance, conduct and people management issues
• Support organisational changes including restructures, consultations and team changes
• Assist with performance review and capability management processes
• Work closely with HR operations to ensure consistent HR process delivery
• Support the rollout of HR initiatives, policy updates and process improvements
• Maintain a visible presence within operational and manufacturing teams
• Use HR data and insights to support decision making and workforce planning
Requirements
• CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent HR experience within a manufacturing environment
• Previous HR Business Partnering or HR advisory experience
• Strong employee relations and case management background
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or operational environments
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience supporting organisational change and performance management
• Ability to build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders
• Confident communicator with a practical and proactive approach
• Experience with HR systems, digital HR processes or HRIS implementation desirable
• Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement environments advantageous
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!