HR Business Partner in Warrington

Job ref: 265334Location: Warrington, Cheshire, EnglandContract: PermanentSalary: 52,000 - 65,000 per yearSector: Professional ServicesPosted: 2026-11-04Consultant: Imogen Parr ApplyHR Business PartnerWarrington (Hybrid) | 52,000 – 65,000 DOE + 5,940 car allowanceI am supporting a family-owned construction and engineering business that has worked across the UK and Ireland for more than 160 years. They employs around 2,500 people, plus contractors, and delivers complex projects across a range of sectors. Its Infrastructure business unit delivers major civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the North of England and Northern Ireland.The HR TeamThe UK and Ireland HR function has around 40 people. It covers HR Business Partnering, Recruitment, Reward, HR Operations, Learning & Development and Early Careers. You’ll join an established, collaborative team and work closely with each of these specialist areas to deliver joined-up people solutions to the business.The RoleAs HR Business Partner, you’ll report to the Senior HRBP and be the dedicated HR partner to the Infrastructure business unit of around 300 employees. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, project directors and site management teams. You’ll give pragmatic, commercially minded HR guidance that supports project delivery, while making sure the organisation stays fair, consistent and compliant.The role is based in Warrington. It involves regular travel to project sites across the North of England and Northern Ireland, plus occasional visits to other offices, including Dublin and London.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Partnering & Stakeholder ManagementBuild strong, credible relationships with Infrastructure leadership, project directors and line managers at office and site levelAct as a sounding board and coach to managers, building their confidence and capability in people managementGive robust, objective advice and constructively challenge stakeholders, including saying no when a request isn’t in the best interests of the business or its peopleUnderstand the business unit’s commercial priorities, project pipeline and resourcing challenges, and line up HR support behind themEmployee RelationsManage a varied ER caseload, including disciplinaries, grievances, capability, absence management and appealsCoach managers through ER processes so they’re handled fairly, consistently and in line with policy and UK employment lawSpot ER trends across the business unit and take proactive steps to reduce riskWork with legal advisors on complex cases where neededOrganisational Change & Workforce PlanningSupport organisational design, restructures and change programmes, including consultation processes and TUPE where relevantWork with leaders on workforce planning as projects mobilise, ramp up and demobiliseWork with the Recruitment team to make sure the business unit can attract and keep the right talentTalent, Performance & DevelopmentSupport the performance management cycle and help managers have effective performance conversationsWork with L&D and Early Careers on development needs, succession planning and talent pipelinesSupport engagement initiatives and turn survey findings into practical action plansReward & HR OperationsWork with Reward on pay reviews, benchmarking, job evaluation and bonus processes for the business unitWork with HR Operations so that people processes, data and contractual changes are handled accurately and on timeUse HR data and metrics, such as turnover, absence and ER trends, to inform decisions and shape prioritiesPolicy, Compliance & CultureApply HR policies and practices consistently, and help develop and roll out new policiesKeep up to date with employment legislation and best practice, including differences between GB and Northern Ireland employment lawHelp build an inclusive, safe and positive working culture across office and site teamsAbout YouEssentialProven experience as an HR Business Partner or senior HR Advisor in a generalist, business-facing roleStrong track record of building and keeping effective relationships with senior business stakeholdersConfidence dealing with challenging stakeholders, and the credibility to influence, push back and hold firm when neededSolid ER experience and sound working knowledge of UK employment lawExperience in an organisation of similar size and complexity with a significant employee basePragmatic, commercially aware approach that balances business needs with fairness and complianceComfortable working across several locations, including site environmentsFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularlyDesirableExperience in construction, infrastructure, engineering or a similar project-based industryExperience supporting a dispersed or site-based workforceKnowledge of Northern Ireland employment lawCIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification, or equivalent experienceExperience supporting organisational change and TUPEWorking PatternHybrid: 3 days a week in the office or on site, 2 days remote, with flexibility to meet business needsTravel: regular site visits across the North of England and Northern Ireland, plus occasional travel to Dublin and LondonPackage & BenefitsSalary of 52,000 to around 65,000, depending on experience5,940 car allowancePension: 3% employee / 5% employer by default, or 4% employee / 6% employer if you choose26 days’ annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 more daysEarly Finish Fridays (3:30pm)Please contact Imogen Parr for more information.