HR Business Partner (Operational/Employee Relations) in Leicester

We're looking for an operational HR Business Partner to provide hands‐on HR support to managers and employees, with a particular focus on employee relations. This is a practical, delivery‐focused role for someone who enjoys being close to the business, solving real people issues, and coaching managers with confidence.

You'll manage ER casework end‐to‐end, apply sound judgement in high‐risk situations, and ensure HR policies and employment law are applied fairly and consistently.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, appeals, performance and dismissal.
• Conduct investigations, support hearings and appeals, and coach managers through sensitive issues.
• Provide day‐to‐day HR advice across the employee lifecycle.
• Support operational change activity (e.g. restructures, role changes, consultation) under guidance.
• Advise on performance and absence management, including long‐term cases.
• Support recruitment activity, job description updates and fair selection practices.
• Ensure HR policies and processes are applied consistently and in line with UK employment law.

Digital Capability & AI Mindset:

• Show curiosity and confidence in using digital tools, HR systems, AI or automation to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Use technology and data to support case management, reporting and insight — while retaining human judgement.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual, low‐value HR activity through smarter ways of working.

What We're Looking For:

• At least 5 years in an HR generalist or operational role with some exposure to complex ER casework.
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.
• Confident advising and coaching managers at all levels.
• Strong judgement, resilience, and ability to manage sensitive situations professionally.
• Organised, detail‐focused, and able to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience (desirable).
• Demonstrable experience using HR systems, digital tools, or automation to improve HR processes or decision‐making.
• Evidence of digital curiosity – for example, adopting new tools, improving reporting, streamlining workflows, or using AI‐enabled features responsibly in HR activity.
• Comfortable working with HR data, dashboards, or reports to support insight and operational decision‐making.

Why Join?

• A clearly defined HRBP role.
• Strong exposure to interesting casework.
• Scope to develop business partnering and digital capability.
• Competitive local salary and benefits.

Introduction to AMETEK GB: AMETEK GB is the regional corporate organization providing in-country infrastructure and support to all business units in the UK. We provide shared services for order processing, finance, compliance control, reporting and IT. We support and facilitate business development and market expansion within the UK by providing local market knowledge and presence, direct access to customers and partners, regional marketing activities and support with local business culture and compliance control. We are currently a diverse team dispersed across the UK and Northern Ireland.