Human Resources Business Partner (12 month fixed term contract)

HR Business Partner (12-month FTC)

Milton Keynes

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Jungheinrich is one of the world's most successful intralogistics companies. As a top employer, we offer outstanding opportunities in a wide range of professional fields.

Within Jungheinrich UK we strive for excellence, challenging current practice and driving to continue to be the best in class. We invest in our talent and have a culture of openness, integrity, and respect. As a holder of an Investor in People award since 2006, we commit to ensuring you are given the right training when you need it to do your job to the best standard. By joining Jungheinrich you will join a team of people passionate to succeed.

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our dynamic HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by driving HR initiatives and supporting business performance across the organisation.

You will work closely with and support the Head of HR and HR Team to develop and deliver HR initiatives to support business objectives.  To provide proactive, commercially driven HR support and guidance to managers and employees across the business. 

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary of up to £51,000 (DOE) plus benefits 
  • Discount website which will give you access to 100’s of brands with opportunities for savings and cashback
  • Company Pension Scheme: Employer matched contributions of between 5% and 10%
  • Private Medical Insurance: Free to all employees as a taxable benefit, with additional option of adding on partners/children at a small cost
• Company laptop and phone
• Hybrid working (5 days onsite across a fortnight)

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of the HR strategy aligned to business goals.
• Leading on sometimes complex operational HR issues and cases and employee relations within your region.
• Driving continuous improvement in HR systems, policies, and practices.
• Coaching and guiding managers on performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Leading and contributing to HR projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborating with teams across recruitment, payroll, and other HR functions.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties assigned by the HR Director.

Person Specification

We are after someone who brings both strategic insight and hands-on HR expertise. You’ll be confident influencing and developing stakeholder relationships, solving problems, and driving change. Previous experience of working on and delivering projects or supporting a business transformation would be very helpful.

Role Requirements

Essential:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or higher 
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel in the UK if required 
• Strong HR systems experience, and advanced Excel skills required 
• Power BI, Data Analysis and HRIS exposure is desirable  

Competencies Required:

• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
• Able to influence and challenge constructively.
• Organised, adaptable, and accountable.
• A collaborative team member and confident decision maker 

Jungheinrich is an attractive employer and cares about its employees. We offer a wide range of benefits, training courses and on-going career support so if you would like to know more about this opportunity or any others, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Talent Acquisition Team on the contact details below. 

Any unsolicited CVs from agencies will be treated as a gift