Human Resources Business Partner
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We're hiring: Human Resources Business Partner - 14-month FTC Maternity Cover
Location: Fortress HQ, Wolverhampton
Hybrid working: 2 - 3 days per week in the office
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum
Reporting to: Talent & Culture Director
About Fortress
Fortress Safety are global experts in machinery safety and interlocking. Since 1977, we’ve been protecting people and equipment in hazardous environments across the world. Headquartered in Wolverhampton, we operate internationally across the USA, Europe, Australia, China and India.
We’re proud to be part of Halma plc, a UK FTSE 100 group with over 8,000 employees across 50+ subsidiaries worldwide — united by a purpose to create a safer, cleaner, healthier future.
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to cover maternity leave and step into a truly collaborative, global role. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and managers to design and deliver people strategies that support our business goals and future growth.
You’ll play a key role across the full employee lifecycle, leading strategic HR initiatives and helping embed them across our global business. If you enjoy partnering, influencing and making things happen — this role offers real impact.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be a trusted partner and collaborator, focusing on:
- Strengthening organisational culture and engagement globally, including the annual engagement survey and turning insights into action
- Playing a key role in the annual merit planning process, using data and insight to inform pay decisions
- Partnering with stakeholders across the UK, US and APAC as a trusted advisor on organisational design, workforce planning and change initiatives
- Continually assessing organisational structures to ensure they can scale with business growth
- Leading talent planning activities including succession planning and leadership development
- Providing commercially focused, pragmatic advice on employee relations matters
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in partnership and thrives in a fast-paced, global environment:
- A global mindset with proven HR business partnering experience
- Strong knowledge of HR best practice and employment law
- Confident influencer with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels of the business
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects
- A collaborative team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
- Results-driven, resilient and comfortable working through change
Our benefits
- 25 days’ holiday per year plus 8 office closure days
- Pension with up to 10.5% employer contribution
- Company profit-sharing scheme
- 14 weeks fully paid parental leave
- WPO Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service recognition
- Save As You Earn scheme
If you’re passionate about people, collaboration and making a real difference in a global organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Inclusion and Belonging
At Fortress, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.