HR Business Partner

Ashley Kate HR & Finance • Permanent • Swansea, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom • £45k / year • 1d ago

HR Business PArtner
Swansea
Salary: £45000
Working Pattern: Onsite
Benefits:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Westfield Health
5% employer pension contribution (matched)

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HRBP to join our client in Swansea. They are an established engineering business with a strong heritage and ambitious plans for expansion. This is a pivotal role working closely with the Head of HR where you will take ownership of day-to-day operations and freeing up their strategic capacity at senior level.
The company is going through an exciting period of transformation, with a goal to double in size through organic growth and acquisitions. With a current headcount of 40 and a diverse workforce across engineering, corporate, and manufacturing functions, the people agenda is both complex and rewarding.

You will be the key link between operational HR delivery and strategic goals, with a remit that spans employee relations, recruitment, policy development, and line manager capability building. This role offers the opportunity to genuinely make your mark and shape HR practices in a business where HR is truly valued by senior leadership.

HR Business Partner - About the role

Acting as the go-to HR contact for operational matters, escalating appropriately to the Head of HR
Providing practical and confident guidance to managers on employee relations, performance, absence, and policy interpretation
Leading end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles (from engineering to professional functions)
Supporting the development of HR policies, procedures, and documentation
Coaching and upskilling managers in effective people management
Contributing to HR project work, including workforce planning and organisational change initiatives

HR Business Partner - About you

Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role
Comfortable working in a hands-on environment with changing priorities and operational pressures
Able to manage end-to-end recruitment, ER casework, and policy development independently
Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and advise managers at all levels
Experience in a manufacturing or complex, fast-paced environment would be beneficial
CIPD Level 5 or equivalent preferred
Comfortable using Excel and internal systems

This is a rare opportunity to step into a key HR role where you will be trusted, valued, and empowered to make real change. You will be joining at a critical point in the company's growth journey with exciting projects and transformation on the horizon. If you're looking to take on more responsibility, shape the future of HR in a growing organisation, and work closely with a strategic HR leader, this could be the perfect move.

For more information, please contact Jacqui Wall on (phone number removed)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

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