Human Resources Business Partner

3 days ago

Runcorn Cheshire, United Kingdom Yokogawa Full time

HR business partner Location: Runcorn, UK (with travel across the UK and Europe) At Yokogawa, people are the core of our mission. As we progress with our GS2028 vision — focused on long-term value, digital innovation, and sustainability — HR is a strategic partner in enabling growth. We are seeking an experienced HR business partner to help us attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. This is a strategic and hands-on role, supporting leaders in delivering a people agenda that enhances performance, builds engagement, and future-proofs our workforce. Rooted in heritage, built for the future Yokogawa's story began over a century ago in Japan — a legacy of precision, discipline, and purpose. Today, we draw on that heritage to create a workplace culture that values long-term thinking, mutual respect, and continuous improvement. This role sits at the intersection of tradition and transformation — where Japanese organisational values meet European creativity and agility. What you'll do As an HR business partner, you'll provide strategic and operational support across functions and locations. Your responsibilities will include: Partnering with business leaders to shape HR strategy aligned with local and global priorities Advising on policies and handling complex employee relations cases Delivering HR data and insights to drive decision-making and employee engagement Supporting end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and retention activities Maintaining HR systems and data integrity (Workday) Driving projects across engagement, culture, DE&I, and organisational development Ensuring legal compliance and promoting policy awareness Acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders across the business What we're looking for We value capability, character, and curiosity. Ideally, you bring: A bachelor's degree and CIPD Level 5 qualification (Associate Membership)3–6 years of HR experience, with at least 1–3 years in a business partner or advisory role Experience working within a complex, multinational business environment Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practices Analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills A flexible, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset TUPE experience (preferred, but not essential) Why Yokogawa Yokogawa UK is in a phase of focused, sustainable growth. Over the past five years, we have expanded our service offerings, strengthened client partnerships, and aligned with our global strategy — GS2028 — to create value through innovation and sustainability. Joining our HR team means shaping that future — not just responding to business needs, but influencing how we evolve and succeed together. What we offer Competitive salary and performance bonus Generous pension contribution (up to 12.5%) Healthcare benefits package 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with service-based increments) Flexible and hybrid working options Continuous learning and development support Additional information This role is based at our Runcorn office. Occasional travel to other Yokogawa locations across the UK and Europe will be required. As part of our hiring process, successful candidates will be subject to Basic DBS, education, and employment background checks.

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