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HR Business Partner

Published 27 February 2026
Up to £48000.00 per annum
Leicester, Leicestershire
Contract
Job Starts: 27th February 2026
Human Resources

Job Description

HR People Partner - 12 Month FTC
Leicester (Hybrid)
12 Month Maternity Cover

£48,000p.a

We're supporting a fast-paced, commercially driven Manufacturing organisation in Leicester with the appointment of an experienced HR People Partner to cover a 12-month maternity leave.

This is a standalone, operationally focused role supporting a specialist business division of approximately 200 employees. It will suit someone who enjoys being hands-on, visible and embedded in the day-to-day realities of a busy commercial environment.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Head of HR, you will act as the dedicated People Partner for your business area - operating independently and building strong relationships

This is not a role with layers of support or delegation. You'll need to be comfortable rolling your sleeves up and operating across both strategic and lower-level operational activity where required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a full end-to-end ER caseload

  • Coaching and developing managers on employee relations matters

  • Driving meaningful action plans aligned to business objectives

  • Leading and supporting change initiatives

  • Talent mapping and succession conversations

  • Analysing colleague survey data and driving engagement actions

  • Producing and interpreting people analytics / BI reports

  • Delivering internal communications across your division

  • Acting as a trusted and confident challenger to stakeholders

About You

You will be:

  • Operationally strong with solid ER experience

  • Comfortable working in a standalone environment

  • Analytical and commercially aware

  • Organised and process-driven

  • Confident influencing senior stakeholders

  • Happy to get involved at all levels

  • Resilient, pragmatic and solution-focused

If you're looking for a hands-on People Partner role where you can truly own your business area and make a measurable impact - we'd love to speak with you.

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Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.



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