HR Business Partner

Posted 14/05/2026 by Adecco

Location:
Barnard Castle, County Durham

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 decisions

What 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 awareness

Opportunity
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.

Type:
Contract
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
6 Months
Job Reference:
JN -052026-476387_1778756355
Job ID:
225109672
Applications:
Less than 10

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