Job Title: HR Business Partner (Maternity Cover)
Location: Pencoed, South Wales
Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?
In a fast‑moving world, we all share a responsibility to shape a better future. At ROCKWOOL, we’re committed to improving modern life through innovative, sustainable stone wool solutions. Join us and help build a world that works for generations to come.
Your Future Team:
Reporting to the HR Director, the HR Business Partner will work closely with stakeholders within assigned business areas, to collaborate on all aspects of HR and to support the departmental, OPCO and regional strategies and goals.
What you will be doing:
- Partnering with people leaders to understand strategic goals and provide HR support to help achieve them
- Attracting, retaining and developing employees with the right skills and competencies to meet business requirements
- Acting as a point of contact for managers and employees on HR-related queries, policies and procedures
- Managing complex employee relations cases, advising on best practice and legal compliance
- Supporting performance management processes including goal setting, performance reviews and development plans
- Coordinating local merit, bonus and succession planning processes
- Ensuring employee engagement is driven at a managerial level, including running the RockPulse process
- Building and maintaining productive relationships with union representatives to achieve resolution on people changes
- Overseeing compensation and benefits administration, ensuring competitive and equitable practices
- Driving employee engagement initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Participating in and contributing to Group HR specialist groups and strategic projects
- Managing HR metrics and analytics to track performance and provide insights for decision-making
- Promoting and embedding HR as a value-adding function, ensuring managers are equipped and competent across the full employee lifecycle
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree level of education and/or qualified to CIPD Level 5 or above
- Proven HR experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable
- Strong knowledge and understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices
- Capability to work in a fast-paced and varied role
- Proficiency using HR systems (preferably Workday)
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Company Bonus Scheme
- 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme (Aviva)
- Westfield Health Cashback Scheme
- Life Assurance 4x annual salary
- Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
Who we are
ROCKWOOL are a global leader in stone wool solutions, transforming volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products since 1937. With over 12,000 employees and 51 manufacturing sites in more than 40 countries, our mission is to harness the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We actively support 11 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and champion ocean health through partnerships with the One Ocean Foundation and the Denmark SailGP Team.
We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture, representing 79 nationalities worldwide. At ROCKWOOL, everyone is valued and respected. Our culture – The ROCKWOOL Way – is built on ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.
Interested?
Ready to make a real impact and help improve living conditions for millions worldwide? Click "Apply" above and join us in shaping a better, more sustainable future.
Closing Date: 29th March 2026