Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsShape the people agenda in a leading global organizationDrive real impact on culture and leadership growthAbout Our ClientThis organisation is a global leader in the life sciences sector, known for its culture of innovation and continuous improvement, it partners with customers worldwide to deliver solutions that positively impact lives. The business is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and committed to developing its people as much as its products and services.Job DescriptionAct as the sole HR Business Partner for the Portsmouth manufacturing sitePartner with the new site lead to build and sustain a people strategy aligned to business goalsLead initiatives on engagement, analysing data and implementing plans to improve resultsSupport managers across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to development and succession planningProvide guidance on employee relations, working with the wider ER team when neededDrive performance and development processes, ensuring coaching and talent growthPlay an active role on the manufacturing floor, engaging directly with employeesManage a balance of strategic (approx. 60%) and operational/hands-on (approx. 40%) HR tasksCollaborate with HR shared services to streamline processes and implement change (e.g., ticketing system)Build trust and credibility with leadership while challenging and influencing in the right wayThe Successful ApplicantA successful HR Business Partner should have:Strong HR Business Partnering background with proven experience in a matrix/global environmentIdeally experience within manufacturing or similar "hands-on" industry environmentComfortable acting as sole HR lead on-site with autonomy and accountabilityStrong knowledge of employee relations and engagement initiativesExcellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skillsPersonable, approachable, with an open-door style - able to engage across all levelsConfident to challenge leadership constructively and push back when neededBalances strategic thinking with hands-on deliveryCollaborative mindset, aligned with a culture of continuous improvementResilient, easygoing, and adaptable to a dynamic environmentWhat's on OfferGenerous holiday allowancePrivate healthcare coverageCompetitive pension contributionsContactHelen Abdel JabbarQuote job refJN-082025-6815388Phone number+447974390889Job summaryJob functionHuman ResourcesSubsectorHR Business PartnerSectorEnergy & Natural ResourcesLocationPortsmouthContract typePermanentConsultant nameHelen Abdel JabbarConsultant phone+447974390889Job referenceJN-082025-6815388
