Now Hiring: People Business Partner (Fixed Term Contract – 14 months)
Wavin, an Orbia business
Location: Doncaster
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, training & development, employee relations, L&D, recruitment, organisational change, and policies.
- Manage the site’s operational People priorities on a day-to-day basis.
- be expected to drive and deliver People and improvement projects ensuring outcomes are aligned to the business strategy and legislation.
- Effectively partner management teams at Operation Reviews, Pay Reviews, Consultative Council and Trade Union Meetings.
- Initiate and influence change management programs.
- Champion communication and staff engagement within all business functions.
- Influence, coach and mentor Managers in all areas of people leadership.
- Create and deliver Talent Management Recruitments/Development plans with senior teams in accordance with Succession Planning strategies.
- Complete, maintain and deliver People metrics and reports.
- Successfully lead to completion any business restructures, using your legal knowledge and compliance of all elements of the redundancy process.
About You
- Current knowledge of UK HR best practice gained within a manufacturing or similar industry is essential.
- Business Partner experience within manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
- 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).
- Previously successfully designed and delivered local training programmes
- 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.
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