HR Business Partner

Location: Chester (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Circa £60,000
Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract
Sector: Engineering / Technical Environment
Security Clearance: Subject to SC Clearance

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated, technical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional to play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service and supporting business operations across multiple functions.

This role would suit a CIPD Level 5 qualified HR professional with strong employee relations experience and a background in recruitment, policy implementation, and stakeholder engagement.

The Role

As an HR Business Partner, you will support the HR Manager and wider leadership team in delivering a professional and compliant HR service across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading recruitment and selection activities, attracting high-quality candidates aligned with business objectives
• Supporting the delivery of a professional HR service across the organisation
• Providing expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies, and best practice
• Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Building strong relationships with managers and key stakeholders to support operational success
• Supporting audits and continuous improvement activities
• Assisting with performance review and objective-setting processes
• Supporting graduate development initiatives and international assignment arrangements
• Ensuring security and compliance processes are maintained
• Providing support and cover within the HR team as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (CIPP qualification beneficial)
• Approximately 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role
• Experience working within a technical, engineering, or regulated environment
• Strong employee relations experience and the ability to provide practical HR advice
• Proven experience in recruitment and selection, including competency-based interviewing
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with HR systems
• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC)

What’s on Offer

Salary circa £60,000

Company performance bonus

25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days with service

Private healthcare

Hybrid working – up to 2 days from home (subject to business requirements)

Additional day off every 4 weeks

Flexi day off once per month (subject to hours)

Company sick pay

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life assurance (7x annual salary)

Apply Now

If you are an experienced HR professional looking to join a structured and professional environment where you can make a meaningful impact, we would like to hear from you.