HR Business Partner (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Shotton Mill, Deeside, North Wales
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract (Minimum 12 Months)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About Shotton Mill
Shotton Mill is undergoing an exciting transformation as we build one of the most advanced and sustainable paper manufacturing facilities in the UK. With significant investment, ambitious growth plans, and a commitment to operational excellence, we are creating a workplace where people can thrive and make a real impact.
To support this journey, we are looking for an experienced and commercially focused HR Business Partner to join our People team on a minimum 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
The Opportunity
As HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in partnering with leaders across the business to deliver people strategies that support organisational performance, employee engagement, and business growth.
This is a hands-on role requiring a strong generalist HR background, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with managers and leaders to provide proactive HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle.
- Support organisational change initiatives, workforce planning, and business transformation projects.
- Coach and develop managers in employee relations, performance management, talent development, and leadership effectiveness.
- Lead and support complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
- Analyse people data and trends to identify opportunities and drive informed decision-making.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and retention initiatives.
- Collaborate with the wider People team to deliver HR projects and continuous improvement activities.
- Promote employee engagement, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are applied consistently and effectively across the business.
About You
We are looking for a confident and credible HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships and influencing positive outcomes.
You will have:
- Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor within a complex organisation.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience managing employee relations cases and supporting organisational change.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 minimum, Level 7 desirable).
- Experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or operational environments would be advantageous.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to be part of an exciting period of growth and transformation.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities to contribute to meaningful business and people initiatives.
- The chance to make a lasting impact within a leading UK manufacturing business.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the future of Shotton Mill.
