HR Business Partner role Permanent Burton on Trent, West Midlands Hybrid working available Full-time Salary up to £55,000 + Benefits Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in unionised environments and CIPD accreditation? We are seeking a dedicated HR Business Partner who thrives in collaborative settings, combines operational HR expertise with strategic insight, and is motivated by driving organisational growth and employee engagement. This role is ideal for a confident, approachable individual with a proven track record in managing complex employee relations and working effectively with trade unions. What you will be doing In this key role, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers, supporting them across various HR functions while ensuring compliance with employment law and union agreements. You will deliver operational HR support, develop strong relationships, and contribute to strategic initiatives aligned with the business goals, with a focus on fostering a positive workplace culture and workforce development. Manage complex employee relations cases in line with UK employment law and ACAS guidance. Build and maintain effective relationships with trade unions and represent HR in union access requests. Support and develop HR policies, procedures, and the delivery of HR strategy across sites. Lead on TUPE transfers, redundancy processes, and collective bargaining negotiations. Analyse HR data to produce management reports on turnover, sicknes