Job Title
HR Business PartnerJob Category
Human ResourcesJob Description
12‑Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) HR Business Partner
Based in Frimley, UK
Hyster‑Yale Materials Handling is a global leader in the materials handling industry. We design, manufacture, sell, and support a comprehensive range of lift trucks, attachments, and power and technology solutions under the trusted Hyster® and Yale® brands. Across EMEA, we support a diverse and international workforce aligned to strong operational performance and customer excellence.
We are now recruiting an experienced HR Business Partner to join our EMEA HR team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, covering maternity leave.
Based in Frimley, UK, this role provides comprehensive HR advice, guidance, and operational support to employees and managers across the EMEA Sales & Marketing organisation and assigned countries. The role has a strong Employee Relations focus and plays a key role in ensuring consistent application of HR policies, employment law compliance, and effective people management practices.
This role acts as the primary HR contact for UK employees, leading and managing employment matters.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations (Primary Focus)
Lead and manage discipline, grievance, performance management, and capability cases from investigation through to outcome.
Provide confident, legally compliant advice to managers, including representation and defence of decisions where challenged.
Conduct mediation where appropriate as an alternative to formal processes.
Manage absenteeism cases and liaise with occupational health and external specialists as required.
Prepare documentation and support legal responses, including tribunal matters where necessary.
Recruitment, Selection & Projects
Interview and appoint employees across EMEA Sales & Marketing locations.
Design and implement effective recruitment solutions using appropriate sourcing methods, including social media.
Maintain accurate vacancy and candidate records and support workforce planning and headcount analysis.
Support the delivery of key global and strategic HR projects across EMEA.
Carry out job evaluations and support talent management and succession planning processes.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
Degree‑level qualification in Human Resources or related discipline, with CIPD qualification (Graduate/Chartered).
5–7 years’ experience in a generalist HR Business Partner role within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
Strong, hands‑on experience in employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management.
Working knowledge of UK employment law.
Experience of HR systems and data management.
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple operational priorities.
Desirable
Experience working within an EMEA or international business environment.
Exposure to job evaluation and formal talent management processes.
Experience of European employment frameworks.
Additional Information
12‑month fixed‑term contract (Maternity Cover)
Full‑time
Based in Frimley, UK
The successful candidate will be subject background checks in line with company policy.
Job Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Time Type
Full timeWork Hours
39Travel Required
NoLocation
HY EMEA UK FrimleyAddress
Centennial HouseZip Code
GU16 7SGField-Based
NoRelocation Assistance Available
NoSkills Required
- Degree-level qualification in Human Resources or related discipline with CIPD (Graduate/Chartered)
- 5-7 years' experience in a generalist HR Business Partner role within a multi-disciplinary environment
- Strong, hands-on experience in employee relations including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management
- Working knowledge of UK employment law
- Experience of HR systems and data management
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple operational priorities
- Experience working within an EMEA or international business environment
- Exposure to job evaluation and formal talent management processes
- Experience of European employment frameworks
Hyster Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hyster and has not been reviewed or approved by Hyster.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus onsite clinics at some locations, indicate strong healthcare provision. Wellness, counseling, and total health programs are also emphasized.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company contributions and profit sharing supports long‑term savings. Retirement elements are part of the standard U.S. package for corporate and plant roles.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is often competitive for local manufacturing roles, with overtime opportunities boosting total earnings in production. Company materials highlight equitable compensation principles and periodic program reviews.
Hyster Insights
What We Do
Hyster® is a leader in materials handling, providing versatile and dependable lift truck solutions for robotics, telematics, electrification, parts, fleet management and forklift operator training that are specific for your industrial application. We manufacture a full line of electric, diesel and LPG forklifts – from warehouse models to high capacity and heavy duty container handlers – that are engineered to move products efficiently and elevate the productivity of your operation
