HR Business Partner – Manufacturing / Site-Based Operations

OPERATIONAL HR | EMPLOYEE RELATIONS | SITE LEADERSHIP SUPPORT

Location: South West

Salary Expectations: £65,000 + benefits

Candidate Overview

The candidate is a highly credible HR Business Partner with 9+ years’ experience within manufacturing, FMCG, and logistics environments, specialising in site-based HR delivery, employee relations, and leadership coaching.  They bring a strong track record of delivering pragmatic HR solutions in fast-paced operational environments, with particular strength in employee relations, coaching line managers, and maintaining stable, engaged workforces. Known for their calm and confident approach, they are a trusted advisor in complex and sensitive situations.

Core Expertise

  • Employee relations and complex case management
  • Employee engagement and retention strategies
  • Change management and organisational support
  • Employment law and policy compliance
  • Workforce planning and operational HR delivery
  • HR data analysis and reporting
  • Stakeholder management at site leadership level
  • HR systems and reporting tools (Excel, HRIS)

Selected Career Achievements

  • Managed high-volume employee relations casework, reducing escalations and improving resolution timelines by 30% through structured processes and manager coaching.
  • Improved site engagement scores by 12% through targeted communication initiatives, leadership coaching, and enhanced employee feedback mechanisms.
  • Strengthened performance management processes, increasing completion rates to 95%+ and improving consistency across operational teams.
  • Reduced absence levels by 15% through targeted interventions, improved line management capability, and proactive HR support.

Leadership Profile

A hands-on, approachable HR professional who thrives in operational, site-based environments.  Known for being calm under pressure, highly organised, and solutions-focused when dealing with complex people challenges.  Strong communicator who builds trust quickly and influences effectively across all levels of the business.

Ideal Next Role

The candidate is seeking a HR Business Partner role within a manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics environment, where they can provide strong on-site HR support, drive engagement, and support leadership teams.  They are particularly well suited to organisations requiring visible, operational HR leadership and strong employee relations capability within fast-paced site environments.

Interested in learning more? Please contact Imagine Executive Solutions for a confidential discussion.