Human Resources Business Partner in Burnley

A high-growth, multi-site, 24/7 industrial manufacturing organisation is currently seeking a HR Business Partner to join them during a period of strengthening of their wider HR structure, to better support its operational footprint and provide continual exceptional service during a period of growth. This HRBP will contribute to the success of the HR function at one of its largest and most complex sites.

This is a pivotal, hands-on role, offering the opportunity to shape site culture, influence senior stakeholders, and drive both strategic and operational HR activity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As a key member of the HR team on site, you will act as a trusted advisor to the site leadership team. You will balance strategic delivery with day-to-day operational demands, ensuring a high-performing, compliant, and engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver HR expertise and guidance to the operational management team to embed integrated HR processes such as performance management, recruitment, talent pipelines, development, compensation, and absence management.
• Provide expert advice, coaching, and guidance to managers on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from hiring and development to performance management and employee relations.
• Lead employee relations issues for the business area applying professional judgment and operating within best practice, company policy and procedures and legal framework; including but not limited to dispute resolution, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement, and redundancy.
• Act as a change agent, supporting managers and employees through significant organisational changes, such as restructures, or process improvements.
• Implement pay and reward strategy, leading and facilitating role evaluation process, salary benchmarking, ensuring adherence to equal pay requirements and Company process.
• Benchmark and monitor company benefits to attract and retain talent as well as overseeing utilisation of the Company Benefits Platform, Employee Assistance Programmes, employee well-being.
• Ensure competency and capability frameworks are fully embedded in recruitment, talent, and performance processes.
• Execute the Company culture strategy that drives high performance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. Working closely with external vendors and internal culture community to ensure alignment with company strategy.

This role reports directly to the Group HR Director and forms part of a small, high-impact senior HR team supporting multiple sites.

About You

We are looking for a resilient, credible, and manufacturing experienced HR professional who thrives in a demanding operational setting. You will bring:

• Proven experience in a senior HR Business Partnering or HR leadership role within a 24/7 manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Strong generalist HR expertise with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Demonstrable experience working within unionised environments, including negotiations and relationship management.
• A track record of managing complex employee relations and organisational change.
• The confidence and presence to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to “roll up your sleeves” when needed.
• A focus on continuous improvement and delivering tangible business outcomes.