HR Business Partner

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent water company is seeking an HR Business Partner in Bradford. This role involves strategic partnership with stakeholders, shaping HR initiatives aligned with organizational needs. Candidates should possess extensive business partnering experience, strong stakeholder management, and excellent communication skills. A CIPD or HR Degree is preferred. The position offers a salary up to £60k, a company car, and a comprehensive benefits package including a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Company car allowance

Annual bonus up to 10%

Private health care

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Wellness day

Flexible working options

Retail savings scheme

Online GP service

Qualifications

• Extensive business partnering experience including Trade Union engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and effective interpersonal/influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, operational/front line environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce plans and succession planning.
• Provide guidance throughout change stages including employee relations.
• Promote positive engagement culture and inclusivity.
• Leverage data for improved decision-making.
• Maintain strong industrial relations.

Skills

Business partnering experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Experience in utilities sector

Education

CIPD/HR Degree qualification

Job description

Overview

HR Business Partner

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

We offer a salary up to £60k per annum depending on experience

• A company car (cash allowance scheme)
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary)
• Private health care (self only)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Where I'd work: Bradford/ Hybrid Working

Work type: This is a permanent role, working full time, 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Business Partner to join the People team at Yorkshire Water. You will work in partnership with leaders, key stakeholders and People colleagues to shape, develop and deliver people plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the organisation.

What we do

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

Where you fit in

As HR Business Partner you will be a key strategic partner working with leaders, key stakeholders and People colleagues across the company to shape, develop and deliver people plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the organisation. Operating as the first-line departmental People expert, you will provide people management advice and development support to colleagues and managers across designated business areas.

You will

Lead and drive an understanding of workforce plans, talent requirements and succession plans and ensure alignment of organisation and people initiatives ensuring all contribute to improved performance and productivity and support the creation of a high performing workforce

Provide People SME guidance and support throughout all stages of a change including employee relations support and advice; engagement; impact and implementation

Promote a positive engagement culture; promote EDI/inclusivity; Peakon support; Talking Performance support

Leverage data and insights to drive improved and proactive decision making; identify trends and areas for improvement

Develop, nurture and maintain strong industrial relations

Act as a trusted advisor, positive disruptor and critical friend to relevant management team, helping them drive their departmental goals and outcomes

What skills and qualifications you will need

• Extensive business partnering experience including Trade Union engagement and ideally hold a CIPD/HR Degree qualification
• Strong stakeholder management skills and effective interpersonal/influencing skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, operational/front line environment supporting field based teams.
• Previous experience within the utilities sector would be advantageous.
• Previous experience of building and delivering strategic People Plans

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you've got experience in business partnering and previous experience of building and delivering strategic People Plans and want to help us deliver great service for our customers and colleagues whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

How to apply

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process.

Recruitment Process

Closing Date: 5th November, 2025

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.