Hr Business Partner

WB Power Services Ltd; Langley Mill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions firm in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide proactive HR support across its teams. This hands-on role involves partnering with senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives, providing guidance on employee relations, and managing talent development initiatives. The right candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification, at least 5 years of HR experience, and a strong understanding of UK employment law. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity for visibility and influence in the role

Supportive HR function

Exposure to diverse business environments

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proven experience supporting managers in a multi-site organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver effective people strategies.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters.
• Support organizational change initiatives.
• Lead talent management and succession planning.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Solutions-focused approach

Commercial awareness

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

About us

The Wilmott Group was acquired by the global energy resilience experts, Rehlko, in August 2025 and we are on a journey of sustained growth. Our UK portfolio includes:

• A critical power business with over 450 employees, delivering essential power solutions to high‑reliability environments
• An acoustic canopy business with over 150 employees, providing innovative noise‑control and enclosure solutions

Together, our businesses are united by a commitment to operational excellence, safety, innovation, and people development.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide proactive, commercially focused HR support across our group. This is a hands‑on role, partnering closely with senior leaders and operational managers to drive people strategies that support business performance and growth.

You will act as a trusted advisor, balancing strategic input with day‑to‑day HR delivery in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and line managers to deliver effective people strategies aligned to business objectives
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and absence management
• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, TUPE, and workforce planning
• Lead and support talent management, succession planning, and development initiatives
• Ensure HR policies and practices are compliant with employment legislation and consistently applied across the group
• Support recruitment strategies for key operational and professional roles
• Analyse HR data and metrics to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement
• Promote a positive employee experience and strong company culture across all businesses

About You

You will be a confident, pragmatic HR professional who thrives in a generalist environment and is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels. You will be comfortable dealing with employees at all levels of a business.

Essential Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
• Proven experience supporting managers in a multi‑site or complex organisation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness

Desirable

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments
• Experience working within a group or multi‑company structure

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a true HR Business Partner role with visibility and influence
• Exposure to diverse businesses and leadership teams
• Supportive, collaborative HR function
• Competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.