HR Business Partner in Blackley

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the HR space through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Location: Blackley, Manchester (UK)
Travel: Regular travel required; full driving licence required
Job Type: full-time, permanent, 4 days per week in the office required (unless travelling)

How You’ll Make an Impact

• As a HR Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience and driving key people initiatives within a dynamic site environment.
• You will serve as the trusted advisor to site leadership, strengthening engagement, supporting organisational change, and advancing our people strategy.
• In this capacity, you will support our sites in Blackley, Huddersfield, Barnsley and Daresbury in the UK.
• Partner with site leaders to understand business priorities, competitive landscape, and organisational needs.
• Act as the main HR contact for managers, providing coaching, performance guidance, and support on all people-related topics.
• Lead employee and union engagement approaches, ensuring strong relationships and effective communication.
• Drive HR priorities at the site level, ensuring policies, programs, and change initiatives are successfully delivered.
• Support organisational change through planning, communication, and effective change management strategies.
• Build engagement and improve workforce productivity by strengthening local relationships and partnering closely with employees and leaders.
• Ensure compliance with HR processes, policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Support talent attraction and talent development initiatives at local and enterprise level.
• Manage the UK HR policy and procedure inventory, reviewing and updating as required.
• Lead or contribute to HR transformation projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work in collaboration with the wider UK HR team, global Centres of Excellence (COEs) and regional/global HR colleagues to deliver best in class HR services.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, ideally within manufacturing, operations, or site-based environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in HR policies, processes, and workforce management.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships with leaders.
• Experience managing employee relations and supporting disciplinary processes.
• Experience working with unions and supporting union engagement strategies.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify opportunities for HR process improvement.
• Confident in using HR technologies and digital tools, including incorporating AI into working practices where appropriate.
• Full driving licence required due to regular travel.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Experience in HR transformation projects and HR project management.

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work.

Benefits that Empower You

• Work in a respected, industry-leading multinational company within Berkshire Hathaway.
• A culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and diversity.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and global career mobility.
• Meaningful work contributing to sustainable and innovative chemical solutions.