?Location: Ely (CB6)

Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm (Hybrid working available)

Salary: Competitive

Job Reference: 36161

Polytec are recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a fast-paced manufacturing and operational environment on an interim basis. This is a hands-on role focused on employee relations, leadership support, organisational change and driving continuous improvement across people processes and HR practices.

FTC Bonus - A completion bonus will be paid at the end of the fixed-term contract, subject to agreed criteria being met.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and operational teams

• Manage and advise on employee relations cases, ensuring policy and employment law compliance

• Coach and support managers on performance, conduct and people management issues

• Support organisational changes including restructures, consultations and team changes

• Assist with performance review and capability management processes

• Work closely with HR operations to ensure consistent HR process delivery

• Support the rollout of HR initiatives, policy updates and process improvements

• Maintain a visible presence within operational and manufacturing teams

• Use HR data and insights to support decision making and workforce planning

Requirements

• CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent HR experience within a manufacturing environment

• Previous HR Business Partnering or HR advisory experience

• Strong employee relations and case management background

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or operational environments

• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice

• Experience supporting organisational change and performance management

• Ability to build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders

• Confident communicator with a practical and proactive approach

• Experience with HR systems, digital HR processes or HRIS implementation desirable

• Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement environments advantageous

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!