HR Business Partner

Posted on June 9th, 2025

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Type of Job: Permanent

HR Business Partner – Full-Time, Permanent

Location: North Ayrshire (On-site)

Sector: Health, Wellbeing & Life Sciences
Competitive Salary + Generous Benefits Package

The Client


Brightwork is delighted to be partnering with our client, a globally recognised leader in the Health, Wellbeing, and Life Sciences sectors. With a reputation for innovation and manufacturing excellence, they are now looking to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner to join their high-performing team at their site in North Ayrshire.

The Role


As a key member of the site-based leadership team, you will take on a dynamic and varied generalist HR role, responsible for delivering both strategic and operational support across all aspects of human resources. This is a hands-on position where you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing people practices, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness within a unionised environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership to support high-performing operational activities across the site
  • Implement and enhance HR policies, systems, and procedures to meet strategic and operational needs
  • Provide expert advice and support to managers and employees on HR matters, including performance management and employee relations
  • Work closely with union representatives, supporting collective bargaining and fostering positive industrial relations
  • Lead recruitment efforts, attracting and securing top talent across a variety of roles
  • Resolve complex people issues with practical, business-focused solutions
  • Balance strategic HR planning with day-to-day operational execution

About You

  • CIPD-qualified or equivalent in a relevant HR discipline
  • Significant experience in a generalist HR Business Partner role, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, or life sciences
  • Strong working knowledge of unionised environments is essential
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels
  • A proactive, curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and people development

What’s On Offer

  • A competitive salary and generous benefits package
  • A permanent role within a global organisation known for its strong values and innovation
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operational performance and company culture
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and contributions are valued

Please reach out to me today on 07779 858 438 or [email protected] for a confidential chat