HR Business Partner

Culligan UK

. Partner with Operations leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business objectives and operational priorities .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBirmingham • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Business Partnering, focusing on employee relations, organisational change, and leadership coaching. Utilizes data-driven insights to enhance workforce planning and drive performance management aligned with business objectives.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceEmployee Relations ManagementUK Employment Law KnowledgeChange Management ExpertiseCoaching and Facilitation Skills

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningPerformance ManagementTalent ManagementData AnalysisOrganisational Design

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCoachingInfluencingCommunicationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Employee EngagementOrganisational EffectivenessChange ManagementEmployee Relations PracticesCommercial Acumen

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Operations leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business objectives and operational priorities
Act as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on organisational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent management and team performance
Support the design and implementation of organisational structures that drive efficiency, scalability and business growth
Lead workforce planning activities, ensuring the right talent, capability and organisational capacity are in place to deliver business goals
Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities and translate them into practical action plans
Drive performance management processes, including objective setting, talent reviews, succession planning and development planning
Support leaders through periods of organisational change, ensuring effective change management, communication and employee engagement
Partner closely with Operations leaders to strengthen leadership capability and employee engagement across frontline and leadership populations
Collaborate with Centres of Excellence and broader People & Culture teams to deliver integrated people solutions
Champion Culligan's values, culture and employee experience agenda across the Operations function
Act as the UKI Employee Relations subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex employee relations matters across all business units
Lead and advise on investigations, disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance improvement, capability, restructuring and redundancy processes
Ensure employee relations matters are managed consistently, fairly, pragmatically and in line with legislation, company policy and organisational values
Coach and upskill leaders and HR colleagues to improve employee relations capability and confidence across the organisation
Partner with legal advisors where required, managing risk and ensuring appropriate governance of sensitive employee matters
Maintain oversight of significant and high-risk employee relations cases, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate escalation where necessary
Collate UK&I data and identify employee relations trends, root causes and organisational risks, recommending proactive interventions to improve workplace outcomes
Review and continuously improve employee relations policies, frameworks and ways of working
Develop practical toolkits, guidance and manager resources to support effective people management
Promote early intervention and resolution approaches that support positive employee relations and organisational performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant HR Business Partner experience within a fast-paced, operational environment
Extensive experience managing complex employee relations matters
Strong understanding of UK employment law and employee relations practices
Proven experience partnering senior leaders and influencing business decisions
Experience supporting organisational change, restructures and transformations
Strong coaching, facilitation and stakeholder management skills
Excellent commercial acumen and ability to balance people and business outcomes
Data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme available
Pension – Salary exchange Scheme
Life Assurance
My Culligan benefits -Discount platform
Culligan Product discounts
Employee Assistance programme
Ongoing Training and Development
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and grandparent leave