HR Business Partner – Manufacturing – Newry £50 – £55k

Company: VANRATH
Apply for the HR Business Partner – Manufacturing – Newry £50 – £55k
Location: Newry
Job Description:

Job Title: HR Business Partner Location: Newry (4 days onsite – 1 day from home)

Join a dynamic and innovative manufacturing leader committed to excellence and continuous improvement. As they build out their People team, we’re seeking a proactive HR Business Partner to help shape a thriving workforce in the Newry area.

Salary/Benefits:

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience (£50 – £55k)
  • Opportunities for professional development and CIPD support
  • Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
  • Pension scheme

About your next employer:

Our client is a prominent player within the manufacturing sector, recognised for their commitment to quality, innovation, and operational efficiency. Operating at a large scale within a fast-paced environment, they work with key technologies in production and logistics, employing a sizeable, collaborative team. As a significant part of a top-tier, global organisation, they foster a culture of talent development and continuous improvement, reporting directly to the Group HR Director.

About you:

  • At least 5 year’s broad generalist HR experience, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing environments
  • Proven ability to support employee relations matters confidently and effectively
  • Experience in managing HR data and systems with attention to detail
  • CIPD qualification or working towards it is desirable but not essential
  • Strong organisational and communication skills with a practical, solutions-driven mindset

What you’ll do:

  • Build strong relationships with operational managers to understand their workforce needs and challenges
  • Provide practical HR advice on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning
  • Analyse HR data to identify trends and support decision-making processes
  • Support recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure a proactive approach to talent attraction
  • Assist in developing leadership and people-management capability across teams
  • Play an active role in employee engagement initiatives and culture enhancement

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.

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Skills:HR recruitment employee relations performance management manufacturing

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Posted: September 16th, 2026