HR Business Partner – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term, Hybrid, West Birmingham

About the role

This 12‑month fixed‑term contract covers a maternity leave for a West Midlands manufacturing organisation. The role is hybrid, with 2‑3 days onsite in West Birmingham, and offers flexible hours and a salary of around £60,000 per annum plus benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, delivering pragmatic, commercially‑focused HR guidance.
• Partner with stakeholders to design and implement strategic people plans and HR projects aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, payroll, and employee‑relations processes.
• Lead projects on management coaching, performance management, employee engagement and talent development.
• Line‑manage a Recruitment Specialist, an ER Specialist and an HR Apprentice.
• Manage complex employee‑relations cases and act as the escalation point.

Required profile

• Proven experience at HR Business Partner level, preferably in an SME manufacturing, logistics or distribution environment.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder‑management skills, able to balance strategic priorities with day‑to‑day operational support.
• Willingness to work onsite 2‑3 days per week for the full 12‑month term.
• Commercial mindset with a focus on efficiency and high performance.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000‑£60,000 per year.
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours.
• Benefits package.