HR Business Partner

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the HR space through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Location: Blackley, Manchester (UK)

Travel: Regular travel required; full driving licence required

Job Type: full-time, permanent, 4 days per week in the office required (unless travelling)

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a HR Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience and driving key people initiatives within a dynamic site environment. You will serve as the trusted advisor to site leadership, strengthening engagement, supporting organisational change, and advancing our people strategy. In this capacity, you will support our sites in Blackley, Huddersfield, Barnsley and Daresbury in the UK.

In this role, you will:

- Partner with site leaders to understand business priorities, competitive landscape, and organisational needs.

- Act as the main HR contact for managers, providing coaching, performance guidance, and support on all people-related topics.

- Lead employee and union engagement approaches, ensuring strong relationships and effective communication.

- Drive HR priorities at the site level, ensuring policies, programs, and change initiatives are successfully delivered.

- Support organisational change through planning, communication, and effective change management strategies.

- Build engagement and improve workforce productivity by strengthening local relationships and partnering closely with employees and leaders.

- Ensure compliance with HR processes, policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.

-Support talent attraction and talent development initiatives at local and enterprise level.

- Manage the UK HR policy and procedure inventory, reviewing and updating as required.

- Lead or contribute to HR transformation projects and continuous improvement efforts.

- Work in collaboration with the wider UK HR team, global Centres of Excellence (COEs) and regional/global HR colleagues to deliver best in class HR services.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

- Bachelor’s degree or CIPD qualification preferred.

- Minimum 5 years of HR experience, ideally within manufacturing, operations, or site-based environments.

- Demonstrated expertise in HR policies, processes, and workforce management.

- Proven ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships with leaders.

- Experience managing employee relations and supporting disciplinary processes.

- Experience working with unions and supporting union engagement strategies.

- Strong business acumen with the ability to identify opportunities for HR process improvement.

- Confident in using HR technologies and digital tools, including incorporating AI into working practices where appropriate.

- Full driving licence required due to regular travel.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

- Experience in HR transformation projects and HR project management.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

- Working closely with site operational teams and leadership.

- Spending time in office, plant, or lab settings with appropriate PPE provided when required.

- Using digital tools, HR systems, and collaborative platforms in a hybrid environment.

- Occasional lifting, walking, or movement around the site.

- Adhering to strong safety protocols and ergonomic standards.

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience. 

Benefits that Empower You

• Work in a respected, industry-leading multinational company within Berkshire Hathaway
• A culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and diversity
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and global career mobility
• Meaningful work contributing to sustainable and innovative chemical solutions

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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.  We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.