HR Business Partner

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview

The HR Business Partner collaborates with business leaders, managers, and employees to understand immediate priorities and align HR products and services with operational and tactical business needs. This role supports key people initiatives, including employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation, while managing multiple projects and continuously improving HR service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support complex employee relations matters through to resolution.
• Provide guidance and coaching to employees and managers on workplace issues, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and procedures.
• Partner with managers and employees, providing advice on HR policies, organisational effectiveness, and employee development.
• Act as a trusted advisor on performance management, employee relations, and policy interpretation.
• Support business leaders in driving organisational change initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, and Benefits, to deliver effective people solutions tailored to UK business needs.
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including internal transfers, promotions, and exit interviews, identifying trends that strengthen retention and career development strategies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and programmes to support workforce needs and enhance HR service delivery.
• Support employee development initiatives that promote engagement, capability building, and career growth.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' HR experience.
• Proven success in stakeholder management across multiple levels of an organisation.
• Demonstrated project management experience and delivery of HR initiatives.
• Experience developing and implementing HR systems and processes to improve service delivery.
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel between UK sites as required.

Preferred Requirements

• CIPD qualification.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of and experience supporting TUPE processes.

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H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.