HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Location: Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract – 1 year

Site Based Full Time Role 5 days per week Monday-Friday

• Competitive Salary
• 10% Company Contribution Pension
• 25 days Holiday per annum
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional Flex Benefits- including Holiday Purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free Secure On-Site Car Parking

About the Company

EET (Essar Energy Transition) plays a major role in supplying the Northwest and the wider UK with essential fuels. We produce over 16% of the UK’s road fuels, supply key feedstocks to the petrochemical industry, and are investing heavily in low‑carbon energy solutions. 

We work with major retail fuel brands, supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading airlines, and regional transport operators. We are also a key partner in the HyNet project, helping to deliver the region’s low‑carbon future.

With over 900 skilled colleagues, we offer a strong culture, technically challenging work, and some of the best training in the energy sector.

Find out more: Redefining Energy | EET

The Role

We’re currently recruiting for a great opportunity to join our team as an HR Business Partner on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to support peak activity across the business. In this role, you’ll deliver a high‑quality, commercially focused HR service to your assigned areas. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to leaders, managers and colleagues at all levels, providing proactive solutions and expert guidance across organisational design, performance, talent, employee relations, engagement and change activity.

You’ll use people data to drive meaningful action, support the delivery of the HR calendar, lead absence management, and help embed a high‑performance, engaged culture. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll influence, coach and support teams to deliver strong business outcomes.

About You

You’re an experienced HR professional who builds strong relationships across all levels of an organisation. You bring commercial awareness, solid HR expertise and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach, thriving in fast‑paced, unionised environments.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Significant HR experience partnering with leaders, managers and colleagues
• Strong employee relations expertise (disciplinary, grievance, absence)
• Experience in heavy manufacturing and unionised environments would be advantageous
• Proven involvement in restructures, TUPE and wider change projects
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to interpret people data and turn insights into action
• Confidence to challenge constructively and coach effectively
• Strong organisational skills and resilience in a busy environment
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice

Closing Date

This vacancy will close on 1st June 2026.  We will be reviewing applications and progressing candidates before the closing date, so we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.