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HR Business Partner
Job Location:
Job Location:
Spennymoor - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
5 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
We are looking for a HR Business Partner to support our leaders through growth change and day to day people decisions across a complex operational environment. The role combines strategic input with hands on delivery requiring strong judgement confidence in challenging when needed and a practical approach to solving problems.
You will work closely with leaders and our people managers to drive performance support change and ensure consistent fair people practices in a regulated safety focused environment. This is a visible role with real influence suited to an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and making a tangible impact.
This role requires hybrid working with 3 regular days onsite at our Spennymoor location with travel to our other locations.
Your role will involve
- Partnering with leaders to support organisational performance structure and capability
- Providing expert advice on employee relations performance management and complex casework
- Lead and support change initiatives including restructures and workforce planning
- Coaching leaders to build strong accountable and engaged teams
- Using people data and insight to influence decision making
- Supporting performance succession and leadership development initiatives
- Ensuring policies processes and practices are fair compliant and applied consistently
- Working closely with the wider HR team to deliver group wide priorities
What we are looking for
- Minimum 3 years experience working in a similar role in a fast paced operational or regulated environment
- Strong employee relations knowledge and confidence handling complex issues
- Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and working at leadership level
- A practical commercial mindset with the ability to balance people needs and business outcomes
- Comfortable working across multiple sites and regions
- CIPD Level 5
If youre an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and making a real impact wed love to hear from you.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
About Company
Sharpsmart offers medical waste management services with a difference — bringing infection control and waste together to drive safety and clinical outcomes.
