HR Business Partner

Are you a proactive, people focused HR professional who thrives in a busy environment, loves connecting with people, and gets excited about modern recruitment, social media and employer branding?

Based at our UK site and reporting to the Group HR Manager based in Australia, we're looking for a Human Resources Business Partner who brings energy, initiative and fresh thinking - someone who enjoys being in the heart of the business, building relationships, solving problems and shaping a great employee experience.

This is a hands on role with real variety, influence and momentum, with international exposure - perfect for an HRBP who likes to move fast, get stuck in and make things better.

Job responsibilities:

• Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and leaders across the business.
• Provide confident, practical HR advice on:
• Performance, capability, absence and employee relations.
• Disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes.
• Play an active role in recruitment and employer branding
• Using social media and online platforms to attract great people.
• Supporting hiring managers with creative, candidate friendly recruitment approaches.
• Coach and support managers to be confident, proactive leaders.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects, people initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Ensure HR practices are compliant with UK employment law,
• Help foster a positive, inclusive and engaged workplace culture

The ideal candidate:

• Will have experience as a Human Resources Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, Recruitment Specialist or similar
• Will enjoy working at pace and able to focus on multiple priorities
• Is confident, approachable and naturally builds rapport
• Will have strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Should be proactive, solutions-focused and able to suggest ideas
• Should have a genuine interest in social media, online recruitment and modern HR practices
• Will be able to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels
• Will hold a CIPD qualification or have demonstrable HR experience.

Mitchells Group is a global leader in bulk handling systems, providing high-performance, bespoke equipment for the agriculture, food, and industrial sectors. With more than 70,000 conveyors installed worldwide, we have built our reputation on quality, reliability, and continuous innovation.

Our engineering and manufacturing hubs in the UK, China, and Australia are supported by a team of 350+ professionals across six countries and five continents. From farm-scale projects to complex industrial installations, Mitchells delivers complete end-to-end solutions - from design through manufacturing, installation, and service. Our mission is simple: to keep industries moving efficiently and reliably, anywhere in the world.