Assistant HR Business Partner

Kier Construction; Wymondham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kier Construction is seeking an Assistant HR Business Partner to join their Transportation team in Wymondham. This part-time role involves partnering with line managers, supporting HR initiatives, and enhancing employee engagement. The position offers hybrid working options and a variety of benefits tailored to individual needs.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP service

Competitive annual holiday entitlement

Opportunities to buy/sell leave

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or working towards accreditation.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering TUPE.
• Possess a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with line managers to resolve HR issues.
• Supporting grievances and disciplinary situations.
• Communicating HR activities to managers and staff.

Skills

Employee engagement

Career management

Talent development

Wellbeing

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience

Job description

We're looking for an Assistant HR Business Partner to join our Transportation team based in Wymondham. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, matched pension scheme, 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, with opportunities to buy/sell leave, and more.

Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we work together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment.

Location: Wymondham, Norfolk – hybrid working available, with occasional travel to offices across the country.

Hours: Permanent, Part-Time, 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer some flexibility on hours—just let us know when you speak to us.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Assistant HR Business Partner within the Kier Transportation HR team, you will ensure a good understanding of business issues and how HR can add value through employee engagement, career management, talent development, and wellbeing.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

• Partnering with line managers and supervisors to resolve day-to-day issues and implement good people management practices, setting high standards of service.
• Supporting formal grievances and disciplinary situations—assessing risk, supporting investigations, and liaising with the relevant HR teams on complex matters.
• Supporting HR Business Partners with key projects, restructures, TUPE transfers, and change management initiatives.
• Communicating HR activities and processes proactively to managers and staff, including running briefing sessions.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal if you:

• Are CIPD qualified or working towards accreditation, or have equivalent HR experience.
• Have knowledge and experience of delivering TUPE.
• Possess a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

We value potential and transferable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply and let's have a chat.

Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion:
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We are committed to fair hiring practices, including for disabled applicants, and have initiatives in place to support this. Our employees shape our diversity and inclusion efforts, and you can learn more about our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to your application to #joinkier.