HR Business Partner Interim 6 Month FTC 1926

What is the job

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) provides practical credible HR support to leaders and managers enabling them to manage their teams confidently and consistently. This interim role is highly operational and we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and deliver immediate impact. The role places a strong emphasis on employee relations management leadership coaching and the continuous improvement of people practices supporting both day-to-day operational delivery and longer-term organisational effectiveness. The successful individual will have a strong background in a manufacturing or within an operational environment.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am 4.30 pm (Hybrid working available)

Interview process: 2/3 stage process following shortlisting First stage: 30 minute Teams Values interview.

Second stage: 1 hour Teams interview.

Third stage: OnSite 2 hour interview.

What we would like you to do/ to see

Operational HR Support & Workforce Delivery

Build effective working relationships with leaders through regular shopfloor presence

Support managers

Provide practical HR input into shortterm organisational changes

Employee Relations & Case Management

Provide handson HR advice on employee relations matters

Support and guide managers through ER processes reinforcing policy compliance

Leadership Support & Behavioural Standards

Support line managers in applying expected standards of behaviour

Provide practical coaching and guidance to managers

Reinforce consistent decisionmaking at manager level by clarifying policies procedures and management responsibilities.

Participate in manager briefings discussions

Performance Capability & Development Support

Support the delivery of annual and midyear performance review processes

Provide guidance to managers on managing underperformance and capability issues in line with policy.

HR Operations Process Adherence & HRIS Usage

Work closely with HR Operations to ensure consistent application of HR processes and procedures across teams and shifts.

Engagement Communication & Change Support

Support the communication and rollout of peoplerelated initiatives policy updates and changes ensuring managers understand what is required of them.

Provide HR support during shortterm change activity including restructures consultations and team changes.

Who we are

Thorlabs is a global industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

Where you will be working

Its a hybrid role working in our new purpose-built facility in Witchford Ely as well as your home. Ourpurpose-built facility isjust 12 miles from Cambridge within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.

What is essential to us

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience)
• HR advisory or business partnering experience
• Strong ER background with experience in complex cases
• Experience working in fastpaced or operational environments
• Ability to interpret data to support decisions
• Manufacturing engineering or technical sector experience
• Experience implementing HRIS systems or digital transformation
• LEAN methodology training or exposure
• Strong understanding of UK employment law
• Excellent communication; clear transparent and supportive

What will you get

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking free refreshments as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.

And the benefits are

Competitive Salary to attract the best plus an excellent benefits package including pension health care 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Job Reference: THOR-VC-1926

Commitment bonus to be paid at the end of the contract if the relevant criteria has been information available from

This is a rolling campaign so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.

*This is a legal requirement further information is here School leaving age - ()

All offers of employment are subject to eligibility to work in the UK.

We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.

-Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.

Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd 204 Lancaster Way Business Park Ely Cambs CB6 3NX or e-mail

We are Disability Confident Committed

In line with the requirements of the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Required Experience:

Contract