Human Resources Business Partner

Wavin; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company in the UK is seeking a People Business Partner to shape and implement People strategies. The role involves advising leadership on HR initiatives, ensuring legal compliance, and coaching managers. The ideal candidate will have strong HR knowledge, exceptional influencing skills, and a postgraduate HR qualification. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a positive impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of UK HR best practices in manufacturing or operational environments.
• Strong influencing and coaching skills.
• Ability to handle multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a partner on employment law and employee relations.
• Lead day-to-day People priorities and develop Training strategies.
• Drive and influence change management programmes.

Skills

UK HR best practice knowledge

Influencing and persuasion skills

Experience in international organizations

Microsoft Office proficiency

HR ERP systems skills (SAP desirable)

Education

Postgraduate HR qualification or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English (grade C or above)

Job description

At Wavin, part of Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure (B&I) business group, we’re passionate about creating sustainable, innovative solutions that help build healthier, more resilient environments for people and communities around the world.

We’re looking for a People Business Partner who’s ready to make an impact — someone who will play a pivotal role in shaping our site’s People strategy while providing exceptional support to our Operations and Supply Chain teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive organisational effectiveness, champion engagement, and deliver high-quality HR initiatives alongside a collaborative and forward‑thinking People team.

About the Role

As our People Business Partner, you’ll be the trusted advisor to leaders across the site, guiding, influencing, and enabling them to deliver exceptional results through their teams. In this role, you will:

• Act as a proactive partner on employment law, employee relations, L&D, recruitment, organisational change, and policies.
• Lead day‑to‑day People priorities and contribute to the development of People and Training strategies.
• Support and refine Company‑wide HR processes, ensuring legal compliance and best practice.
• Drive and influence change management programmes and champion effective communication and engagement.
• Coach and mentor managers to strengthen leadership capability and promote a high‑performance culture.
• Lead People projects, partner with Health & Safety/OH, and support succession planning and talent development.
• Oversee People metrics, HR reporting, restructuring activities, and HRIS accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with recruitment partners and ensure strong onboarding and appraisal processes are consistently delivered.

About You

• Current knowledge of UK HR best practice within manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Strong influencing, persuasion, and coaching skills—able to challenge thoughtfully and constructively.
• Experience in an international, unionised organisation.
• Ability to juggle multiple complex priorities with precision in a fast‑paced setting.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR ERP systems (SAP desirable).
• A postgraduate HR qualification (or equivalent) and GCSE Maths & English (grade C or above).
• CIPD membership, psychometric testing training, or job evaluation experience (Hay Methodology) would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Why Join Us

At Wavin, you’ll be part of a global network of innovators and problem‑solvers, united by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a tangible difference — in your career and in your community.

Ready to help shape a better, more sustainable future?

Apply now and join us in building resilient, connected communities — one smart solution at a time.