Senior Human Resources Business Partner

We are working in partnership with a leading manufacturer to appoint an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to support a complex, technically demanding manufacturing operation.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded, hands-on HR professional who can partner with senior leadership, influence operational decisions and drive improvements across the business.The EnvironmentThe organisation operates within a highly complex, heavily regulated and technically sophisticated manufacturing environment, where operational performance, quality, safety and continuous improvement are critical.Previous experience within a similarly complex technical manufacturing environment is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with senior operational leaders to deliver the people strategy and support business objectives.Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations and performance management.Drive workforce planning, talent management and organisational effectiveness.Coach and challenge managers to improve leadership capability and workforce performance.Lead change initiatives, process improvements and continuous improvement across the operation.Build strong relationships across all levels, including shop-floor employees and senior leadership.What We're Looking For5+ years' progressive HR Business Partner / HR Generalist experience.Essential: Strong experience within complex, highly regulated and technical manufacturing environments.Proven plant-level HR experience supporting large hourly workforces.Strong employee relations and investigation expertise.A demonstrable track record of driving process improvement and continuous improvement (CI).Confidence influencing and challenging senior operational leaders.Experience in organisational change, workforce planning and talent development.Degree-level qualification in HR or a related discipline.Experience within a unionised manufacturing environment would be a significant advantage.We're looking for someone who genuinely understands manufacturing, is comfortable on the shop floor and can balance strategic HR partnership with hands-on operational delivery.Someone who can challenge the status quo, improve processes and make a tangible difference to people, performance and the wider operation.