Job Description

HR Business Partner (Contract) - Barnard Castle - Site-Based (4 days onsite, 1 day work form home)

IR35: Inside

Overview

We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a global manufacturing organisation, supporting a key UK site of ~900 employees. This is a hands-on, strategic role partnering closely with senior leaders to deliver people initiatives aligned to business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead organisational design, restructuring, and large-scale change programmes

Partner with leaders to drive culture, engagement, and performance

Develop leadership capability and support high-performing teams

Deliver talent management, succession planning, and workforce strategy

Manage employee and industrial relations, including union engagement

Use data and insights to shape HR strategy and business decisionsWhat We're Looking For

Proven HR generalist experience in a complex, fast-paced environment

Strong background in UK restructuring and change management

Experience working with unions and handling ER/IR matters

Ability to influence and coach senior stakeholders

Data-driven with strong commercial awarenessOpportunity

This is a high-impact contract role offering the chance to shape people strategy, influence leadership, and drive meaningful change within a large-scale operational environment.

Please apply with your updated CV if the role aligns with your interest and experience