About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a global organization in the engineering and services sector to hire a Senior HR Business Partner supporting a field-based, operational workforce.

This is a high-impact, hands-on HR role working directly with frontline employees and operations leaders to drive employee relations stability, engagement, and workforce effectiveness across multiple locations.

This position requires a strong on-the-ground presence and the ability to manage complex employee relations and union-related matters independently.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Employee & Industrial Relations

Manage end-to-end employee relations cases (disciplinary actions, grievances, conflict resolution)
Support and participate in union discussions and workplace relations activities
Ensure full compliance with local labour laws and company policies

Business Partnering

Act as a trusted HR advisor to operational and site leaders
Provide guidance on performance management, talent development, and workforce planning

Field Engagement

Build strong relationships with frontline employees across multiple sites
Drive engagement initiatives and employee feedback activities

Operational HR Delivery

Provide hands-on support across the employee lifecycle
Collaborate with regional HR stakeholders to execute key initiatives locally

What We're Looking For (Essential Requirements):

More than 7 years of HR experience in a HRBP role
Proven experience in hands-on employee relations case management
Exposure to unionized or industrial relations environments
Experience supporting blue-collar / field-based workforce
Strong knowledge of labour law and compliance practices
Willingness to travel regularly to operational sites

This role is best suited for candidates with experience in:

Manufacturing / engineering / construction / service operations
Field workforce / technician environments
Multi-site operational settings

Preferred Experience:

Exposure to union discussions or workplace negotiations
Experience in distributed workforce or site-based operations
Ability to work in fast-paced, operational environments

What Will Make You Successful:

You are comfortable working on-site and close to operations
You can navigate complex employee and labour situations confidently
You are practical and solutions-oriented, balancing people and business needs
You can operate independently with minimal supervision

This is a field-focused HR role, requiring:

Regular interaction with frontline employees
Hands-on ownership of employee relations matters
Experience in operational or industrial environments

Why Apply

Opportunity to work in a dynamic, operational business environment
Direct impact on workforce engagement and stability
Exposure to complex HR challenges in a multi-site setting

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Senior Human Resources Business Partner