Regional Human Resources Business Partner in Chippenham

For more than 100 years, Crane Convenience has built a proud legacy of innovation, engineering excellence, and an unwavering commitment to our customers. Across generations, we have helped shape the evolution of unattended retail, developing trusted solutions that make transactions more seamless, reliable, and convenient for businesses and consumers around the world.

Our history is defined by a willingness to innovate. From pioneering mechanical technologies to advancing payment systems, connectivity, software, and intelligent retail solutions, we have continually evolved alongside our customers and the markets we serve. That spirit of innovation has enabled us to solve complex challenges while delivering the quality and reliability customers have come to expect from Crane.

But our legacy is about more than technology. It is built on the ingenuity, expertise, and dedication of our people. Generations of employees have contributed their ideas and craftsmanship to our success, creating a culture that values continuous improvement, customer partnership, and finding better ways to solve problems.

Today, Crane Convenience brings together that deep heritage with the capabilities required for an increasingly connected and digital world. As consumer expectations and retail environments continue to change, we are focused on creating smarter, more connected solutions that help our customers improve performance, enhance the consumer experience, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

More than a century of innovation has brought us to where we are today, but our greatest opportunities are still ahead. With the strength of our heritage, the expertise of our people, and a continued commitment to innovation, Crane Convenience is positioned to build on its proud history and define the next generation of convenience.

Role Description

The Regional Human Resources Business Partner is a full-time, hybrid role based in Chippenham, with flexibility for some work from home. This role provides strategic and operational HR support to EMEA regional leaders and teams, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include advising managers on HR policies, employee relations, and performance management, supporting workforce planning, and driving engagement and retention initiatives. The Regional HRBP will partner with leadership on organizational changes, talent development, and succession planning, while ensuring compliance with applicable labor and employment laws. The role also involves collaborating on HR projects, maintaining accurate HR data and documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes and practices across the region.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Human Resources (HR) and HR Policies, with the ability to interpret and apply guidelines consistently.
• Experience in Employee Relations, including coaching managers, resolving workplace issues, and supporting a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Working knowledge of Labor and Employment Law relevant to the UK and, ideally, broader European jurisdictions.
• Skills in Performance Management, including goal setting, feedback processes, and support for performance improvement plans.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar HR generalist role in a regional or multi-site environment.
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to analyze HR metrics, identify trends, and propose data-driven recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; CIPD qualification or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in a technology, manufacturing company.