At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape employee experiences and drive key HR initiatives in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Lubrizol, a leader in sustainable chemical solutions with a culture of inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and global career opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a hybrid work environment with opportunities for growth and transformation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on your career and community while working with a diverse team.
- Qualifications: 5 years of HR experience and strong relationship-building skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
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 an 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.
- In This Role, You Will
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree or CIPD qualification preferred.
- 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.
- Full driving licence required due to regular travel.
- Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward
- Experience in HR transformation projects and HR project management.
- Your Work Environment
- Working closely with site operational teams and leadership.
- Spending time in office, plant, or lab settings with appropriate PPE provided when required.
- Using digital tools, HR systems, and collaborative platforms in a hybrid environment.
- Occasional lifting, walking, or movement around the site.
- Adhering to strong safety protocols and ergonomic standards.
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well‑being, productivity, and growth.
If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Benefits That Empower You
- Work in a respected, industry‑leading multinational company.
- 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.
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