Permanent HR Business Partner – Dunstable | 5 days on-site | Fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment
Are you an energetic, ideas-driven HR professional who thrives in a hands-on, commercial setting?
Do you love balancing day-to-day HR delivery with meaningful strategic impact?
If so, this HR Business Partner role could be the perfect next step.
Why join?
You’ll be part of a high-performing European HR team, reporting directly to the Head of HR – Europe, and supporting a dynamic manufacturing site where people development, innovation and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. This is a business that values creativity, encourages autonomy and gives you the space to make a real difference.The Role A true mix of 70% operational and 30% strategic HR partnering, you’ll be the go-to expert on all people matters across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end ER case management, ensuring fair, consistent and timely resolution
Own the full recruitment and selection process, from role scoping to onboarding
Design and deliver training sessions on HR best practice, compliance and manager capability
Support the development and implementation of the site HR strategy
Drive succession planning and talent development initiatives
Champion wellbeing, DE&I, and engagement activities
Review and enhance the employee benefits offering to strengthen attraction and retention
Influence culture through continuous improvement and fresh, creative HR solutions.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, commercially minded and not afraid to bring new ideas to the table.Essential experience:
Proven experience as an HR Business Partner ideally from manufacturing, engineering, distribution, retail or similar fast-paced, operational industries.
Confident in managing ER cases end-to-end
Comfortable working autonomously with strong decision-making skills
Naturally customer-focused, action-oriented and driven
A hands-on doer who also enjoys contributing to bigger-picture strategy.
What’s in it for you?
The chance to shape people initiatives in a business that genuinely values HR
Variety and influence – no two days are the same
A culture built on collaboration, continuous improvement and empowering peopleIf you’re ready to bring energy, creativity and real HR expertise to a growing commercial organisation, we’d love to hear from you.Bonus up to 10% of annual salary
Private Health Care
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Perk Box
Pension 5% match
What you need to do now
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