Human Resources Business Partner

**Senior HR Business Partner** **Salary:** £50,000 per annum **Location:** Avonmouth Port, Bristol (On\-site) **Contract:** Permanent, full time **Position Overvie** wWe are seeking a highly autonomous, proactive, and seasoned **Senior HR Business Partne** r to take full ownership of our HR operations at our Bristol site. Operating in a standalone capacity, you will be the sole on\-site HR presence, serving as the trusted advisor to the entire unit—from frontline operational teams to the Business Unit Director . While you will lead the site independently, you will be supported remotely by a centralised HR team (covering recruitment, admin, and specialist functions) based at our European headquarters in Portugal. This role is ideal for a hands\-on HR professional who thrives on autonomy, possesses a continuous improvement mindset, and wants to shape HR processes from the ground u **p. Key Responsibilit** **iesStrategic HR \& Stakeholder Managem** * entAct as the primary HR point of contact and trusted advisor for all site employees and leadership, including the Business Unit Direct * or.Align HR strategies with local business objectives, driving engagement, performance management, and employee relatio * ns.Provide coaching and guidance to line managers on UK employment law, policy interpretation, and best practic **es.Autonomous Site Managem** * entLead and manage all day\-to\-day HR processes autonomously on\-site, ensuring compliance with UK legislati * on.Partner with the remote HQ functions in Portugal to seamlessly implement global HR initiatives at the Bristol si * te.Identify gaps in current processes and proactively design and implement continuous improvement initiativ **es.Payroll \& Administration (Evolutionary Responsibili** * ty)Oversee the current outsourced payroll provider, ensuring accuracy and compliance for the Bristol workforce (currently \<20 employee * **s).Future Sco** pe: Take full internal ownership of the end\-to\-end payroll process for the Bristol site as the function transitions in\-hou **se.Experience \& Qualificati** * **onsSenior HR Experien** ce: Proven track record operating at a Senior HR Advisor or HRBP level, ideally within a standalone role or a decentralised, multinational organisati * **on.Industry Backgrou** nd: Experience working within industrial, logistics, manufacturing, or port\-based environments is highly desirab * **le.Payroll Knowled** ge: Practical experience with UK payroll processing is **a significant advantage/big p** lus, given the future transition of the payroll functi * **on.Legal Experti** se: Strong, up\-to\-date knowledge of UK employment law and employee relatio * **ns.Education/Certificati** on: CIPD qualification (Level 5 or 7\) or equivalent experience is preferr **ed.Key Attributes for Succ** * **essHigh Autono** my: Comfortable working as the sole HR representative on\-site, managing reporting lines to a remote manager in Portug * **al.Proactive \& Solution\-Orient** ed: A self\-starter who doesn't wait for direction, possesses strong initiative, and is driven by continuous improveme * **nt.Versatile Communicati** on: Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with a diverse workforce, from operational staff on the floor to executive directo rs.