HR Business Partner

CUPONING PULICIDAD S.L.; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Water Utility Company in Bradford is seeking an HR Business Partner to shape and deliver people plans in alignment with organizational needs. The role offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary of up to £60k depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should have extensive business partnering experience and strong stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Company car cash allowance

Annual incentive up to 10% of salary

Private health care

Attractive pension scheme

Life assurance cover

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellness day

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in business partnering and Trade Union engagement required.
• Proven track record in implementing strategic people plans.
• Ability to support field-based teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver people plans aligned with organisational needs.
• Provide people management advice to colleagues and managers.
• Promote a culture of engagement and inclusion in the workplace.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Strategic planning

Experience in utilities sector

Education

CIPD/HR Degree qualification

Job description

Overview

HR Business Partner role with Yorkshire Water, a Water Utility Company based in the Yorkshire region of England. This is a permanent, full-time position (37 hours per week) in Bradford with hybrid working options.

About

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Yorkshire Water offers a salary up to £60k per annum depending on experience, a company car (cash allowance), annual incentive up to 10% of salary, private health care (self only), an attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4x pensionable salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus a wellness day, and a great benefits package including health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex, partner cover, retail savings scheme, Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and more. Where I’d work: Bradford/Hybrid Working.

Work type: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday within 8:00am–6:00pm.

What You’ll Do

• Work in partnership with leaders, key stakeholders and People colleagues to shape, develop and deliver people plans and solutions aligned with organisational needs.
• Act as the first-line departmental People expert, providing people management advice and development support to colleagues and managers across designated business areas.
• Lead and drive understanding of workforce, talent and succession plans; ensure alignment of organisation and people initiatives to improve performance and productivity.
• Provide People SME guidance and support across all stages of change, including employee relations, engagement, impact and implementation.
• Promote a positive engagement culture; support EDI/inclusivity; Peakon support; Talking Performance support.
• Use data and insights to drive proactive decision making; identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop, nurture and maintain strong industrial relations.
• Act as a trusted advisor and critical friend to the management team to help drive departmental goals and outcomes.

What Skills And Qualifications You Will Need

• Extensive business partnering experience including Trade Union engagement; CIPD/HR Degree qualification preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and effective interpersonal/influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, operational/front-line environment supporting field-based teams.
• Previous experience within the utilities sector is advantageous.
• Experience building and delivering strategic People Plans.
• Willingness to support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible.

How We Work

We operate 24/7; the role supports flexible working patterns to balance work and home life.

Important Information

• Recruitment Process: Closing Date 25 September 2025.
• Pre-employment checks: Basic Disclosure via third-party; security vetting where required (Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check).
• All roles subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals when required.
• We are committed to accessibility and adjustments in the recruitment process; indicate any requirements in your application.
• Kelda Group reserve the right to close the position before the published closing date; no agencies please.