Resourcing Business Partner

Company: J Murphy & Sons
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Location: Wigan
Job Description:

Murphy is recruiting for a Resourcing Business Partner based at Stone Cross, WA3 3JD. Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and the USA, providing engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power, and natural resources. Robust support functions are vital for smooth project operations.

We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment that nurtures career development. We focus on employee development, a culture of innovation, and positive work‑life balance.

About the Role

As the Resourcing Business Partner you will source talent proactively, cost‑effectively and sustainably, strengthening organisational capability through a mix of traditional and innovative resourcing solutions. The role includes building strong relationships with functional managers and key stakeholders, undertaking a varied job portfolio and sharing creative ideas for talent marketing.

A Day in the Life

  • Organise and attend regular meetings with hiring managers, key stakeholders, and People Business Partners within the assigned Business Units to ensure workforce analysis and resource planning is effective and that there are regular reviews of vacancy progress and upcoming requirements.
  • Meet the hiring manager to take the brief and raise the requisition on the internal ATS.
  • Proactive direct sourcing, direct advertising, head‑hunting, talent pipelining along with the use and creation of candidate pools.
  • Provide regular reports/updates to the Senior Resourcing Business Partner on recruitment performance.
  • Be responsible for the full recruitment cycle from point of sourcing through to onboarding.
  • When the hiring decision is made, manage the offer process personally with the candidate.
  • On confirmation of acceptance, communicate effectively to ensure full onboarding is initiated.
  • Ensure the careers website and vacancy websites are always up to date and worded inclusively.
  • Work with the Senior Recruitment Partner on other Special Projects including major project resourcing.
  • Provide training to hiring managers on all aspects of recruitment, including interviewing and selection.
  • Ensure Resourcing’s contribution is strategic and aligned to the commercial goals of the business.
  • Attend relevant seminars and courses to ensure continual personal and professional development (e.g., legislation changes, employment law).

Qualifications

  • Proven recruitment experience either in‑house or agency, having managed a busy desk across various disciplines, ideally from a Construction or Engineering background.
  • Comprehensive track record of managing recruitment cycles from start to finish.
  • Pro‑active, can‑do approach with a passion for finding the best talent in the market.
  • Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the business.
  • Versatile, creative and innovative marketing skills.
  • Experience coaching and developing managers and Senior Managers in recruitment methods and best practice.
  • Ability to drive.

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Posted: April 18th, 2026