HR Business Partner in Nantwich

Are you a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders to drive business performance through people? We are looking for a strategic and results-oriented Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team. You will leverage business acumen and strong stakeholder relationships to influence decision-making across talent management, organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, change management and performance optimisation. Working collaboratively with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), and reporting to the EMEA HR Manager you'll ensure the delivery of integrated people strategies that enhance business performance and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture. You'll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and bring a proactive, consultative approach to problem-solving. You're a strategic partner who exercises sound judgment, maintains the highest levels of professionalism and confidentiality, takes ownership of outcomes, and effectively collaborates across functions to drive sustainable business results through people.

You Will

• Strategically partner with senior leaders, managers, and key stakeholders to provide expert HR guidance aligned with company objectives, driving business growth, operational excellence, and workforce effectiveness.
• Develop and implement people strategies that support business culture, priorities, productivity goals and succession planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leaders on workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, organisational design and change management.
• Lead talent review, succession planning and leadership development processes to ensure a strong pipeline of future talent across the business.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify capability gaps and implement learning and development initiatives that enhance employee performance and business outcomes.
• Drive employee engagement strategies and action plans to foster a positive, high-performance culture and improve retention.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, labour regulations, company policies, and industry standards across the business.
• Support recruitment strategies for critical and hard-to-fill positions, working closely with talent acquisition teams to attract and retain top talent.
• Lead and support employee relations investigations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Partner with Health & Safety to promote a safe working environment and reinforce a culture of employee well-being.
• Participate in strategic business planning discussions and provide insight on workforce implications, legal risks and talent risks.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Dynamics 365 ERP experience a bonus)
• Required local travel around the UK

Benefits Overview

• Performance related bonus
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Health Cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee share plan
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable)
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages)

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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