This is a hands-on HR Business Partner role supporting a multi-site, project-led business, with a strong focus on employee relations, manager support, and contractor compliance. It offers real scope to influence day-to-day HR delivery while developing towards a more senior role over time.
Client Details
The client is a UK-based engineering and technology business that forms part of a wider international group and is experiencing growth and operational change. They operate across multiple UK sites, deliver major projects, and rely on a mix of permanent employees and specialist contractors.
Description
*Act as the first point of contact for employee relations, including grievances, disciplinaries, capability, and misconduct
*Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers
*Support recruitment activity across UK sites
*Take ownership of contractor management, including onboarding, compliance, documentation, and contract extensions
*Apply and maintain knowledge of IR35 and contractor compliance
*Develop and implement processes to track contractor paperwork, expiry dates, and approvals
*Maintain and utilise HR systems (Workday experience desirable)
*Support manager development and promote HR self-service
*Contribute to HR projects aligned to UK and European people strategies
Profile
A successful HR Manager should have:
*Strong experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor
*Solid employee relations capability, including handling complex cases up to gross misconduct
*Knowledge of contractor management and IR35 compliance
*Experience supporting operational, technical, or project-based teams
*Ability to work autonomously, manage a high workload, and prioritise effectively
*Practical experience with HR systems, ideally Workday
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
*Collaborative, flexible, and adaptable approach to change
Job Offer
*Permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) with hybrid working (3 days in the office)
*Competitive salary, dependent on experience
*Bonus scheme and pension contributions
*Healthcare benefits
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
*Exposure to high-profile projects and multi-site HR work
*Opportunity to influence HR processes, employee relations, and contractor compliance
*Career development and potential to progress into a more senior HR role over time
If you are an experienced HR Manager looking for a new opportunity in Runcorn, we encourage you to apply for this role today.