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HR Business Partner - Interim for 12 months
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CompanyMCS Group
Advertiser typeAgency
CategoryHR / Recruitment
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CountryUnited Kingdom
LocationUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish - United Kingdom (en-GB)
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HR Business Partner - Manufacturing - Craigavon
MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded manufacturing organisation in Craigavon to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner on an interim basis, with a view to becoming permanent.This exiting opportunity will suit an experienced HR professional who is immediately available, or available in the coming weeks, and is looking for the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a well-established organisation.The initial requirement will be on an interim basis, with the intention that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.
The role
This is a broad and hands-on HR Business Partner position, working closely with senior stakeholders and providing trusted advice across the full HR remit.The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a generalist HR capacity, with particular strength across employee relations, organisational change and providing pragmatic HR advice to managers and leaders.A key element of the role will be supporting the organisation through a period of change. This is likely to include restructuring activity, alongside wider project work and the delivery of people initiatives aligned to the organisation's future requirements.You will provide support across areas including:
Complex employee relations and case management
Performance management and absence
Organisational change and restructuring
HR policy and employment legislation
Employee engagement
Training and development
Supporting managers with day-to-day people matters
HR projects and wider organisational initiatives
Working collaboratively with employee representatives and trade unions
The organisation is looking for someone who can quickly establish credibility with stakeholders and operate as a true HR partner rather than simply providing transactional HR support.Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable, particularly for someone who has worked within a unionised setting and is comfortable dealing with complex employee relations and change.This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced HRBP or Senior HRBP who enjoys variety, is comfortable working at pace and wants the opportunity to potentially secure a long-term position within the organisation.
The successful candidate
To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:
Significant experience operating at HR Business Partner / Senior HR Business Partner level
A broad HR generalist background with strong employee relations experience
Experience supporting organisational change, restructuring or transformation
Previous experience working with trade unions / employee representatives
Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
The ability to operate confidently with managers and senior leaders
Previous experience within a manufacturing or similarly complex operational environment would be highly advantageous
CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience
The organisation is particularly interested in speaking with HRBPs / Senior HRBPs who are available for an interim assignment and would be open to a permanent opportunity should the role develop in that direction.
What's on offer?
Interim opportunity initially, with a view to becoming permanent
Competitive interim remuneration, with a salary up to £65,000
Hybrid working
Flexible start times
Compressed working hours
39-hour working week
Flexible Monday-Thursday working pattern, typically 8am-5pm or 8:30am-5:30pm
Early finish at 1pm on Fridays
Private healthcare
The opportunity to work within a well-established manufacturing organisation
Potential for significant involvement in organisational change and restructuring projects
Interested?
This is a highly exciting appointment, and we are keen to speak with experienced HR Business Partners and Senior HR Business Partners who may be available on an interim basis.To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ryan Calvert, Head of HR Recruitment at MCS Group on .
If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.
MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded manufacturing organisation in Craigavon to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner on an interim basis, with a view to becoming permanent.This exiting opportunity will suit an experienced HR professional who is immediately available, or available in the coming weeks, and is looking for the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a well-established organisation.The initial requirement will be on an interim basis, with the intention that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.
The role
This is a broad and hands-on HR Business Partner position, working closely with senior stakeholders and providing trusted advice across the full HR remit.The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a generalist HR capacity, with particular strength across employee relations, organisational change and providing pragmatic HR advice to managers and leaders.A key element of the role will be supporting the organisation through a period of change. This is likely to include restructuring activity, alongside wider project work and the delivery of people initiatives aligned to the organisation's future requirements.You will provide support across areas including:
The organisation is looking for someone who can quickly establish credibility with stakeholders and operate as a true HR partner rather than simply providing transactional HR support.Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable, particularly for someone who has worked within a unionised setting and is comfortable dealing with complex employee relations and change.This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced HRBP or Senior HRBP who enjoys variety, is comfortable working at pace and wants the opportunity to potentially secure a long-term position within the organisation.
The successful candidate
To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:
The organisation is particularly interested in speaking with HRBPs / Senior HRBPs who are available for an interim assignment and would be open to a permanent opportunity should the role develop in that direction.
What's on offer?
Interested?
This is a highly exciting appointment, and we are keen to speak with experienced HR Business Partners and Senior HR Business Partners who may be available on an interim basis.To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ryan Calvert, Head of HR Recruitment at MCS Group on .
If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.
MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
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