HR Business Partner

MWH Treatment Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is looking for a HR Business Partner for a fixed-term role of 13 months, based in Peterborough, offering hybrid working. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering people strategies, managing change, and providing expert support across HR functions, all while promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Qualified HR professional (CIPD Level 7 or equivalent).
• Experience as a strategic HR Business Partner or in a senior HR role.
• Skilled in analysing HR metrics and turning insights into action.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver people strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Lead initiatives in workforce planning, talent development, and organisational design.
• Provide expert support on employee relations and complex HR challenges.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience

Job description

We arelooking to strengthen our Anglian Water team with a HR Business Partner. You will be based at our Peterborough office with hybrid working available. This is a fixed-term role for 13 months.

Responsibilities will include:

Partner with senior leaders to deliver people strategies that drive business outcomes.
Lead initiatives in workforce planning, talent development, and organisational design.
Provide expert support on employee relations and complex HR challenges.
Use data and insights to guide decisions and measure success.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all teams.
Coach leaders to build confidence and capability in managing their people.
Collaborate with Alliance partner organisations to co-create HR solutions and share best practices.
Maintain a high standard of professionalism, confidentiality, and collaboration.

Requirements:

• Be a qualified HR professional (CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience).
• Have experience as a strategic HR Business Partner or in a senior HR role.
• Be skilled in analysing HR metrics and turning insights into action.
• Be an excellent communicator, coach, and relationship builder.
• Have experience in managing change and influencing at a senior level.
• Be resilient, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.