HR Business Partner (Fixed Term Contract)

Barhale Holdings; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

As an HR Business Partner at a leading company, you'll work closely with senior leaders to align people strategies with business goals. This role includes managing complex HR challenges, fostering an inclusive culture, and driving talent development initiatives. The company offers hybrid working, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Profit share scheme

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Leadership training and coaching

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an engaging HR Business Partner.
• Evidence of commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver people strategies and business outcomes.
• Lead initiatives in talent development and organisational design.
• Provide expert support on employee relations.

Skills

Employee Relations

Workforce Planning

Talent Development

Organisational Design

Coaching

Data Analysis

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Degree in HR-related Discipline

CIPD Qualifications

Job description

Fixed Term 13-month contract.

We’re the @one Alliance – a collaboration between Anglian Water and seven industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

As we prepare for AMP8, our most ambitious period yet, we’ll be delivering a broader range of innovative and environmentally-driven infrastructure projects – from urban drainage to nature-based solutions like constructed wetlands.

What will you be doing as our new HR Business Partner?

In this highly visible role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across the Alliance, acting as a trusted advisor to align people strategies with organisational goals. You’ll support high performance, organisational change, and foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 professionalism, confidentiality, and collaboration standards

About you:

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering our people. As part of our Alliance, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact while growing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

• Hybrid working with flexibility and balance
• A strong focus on learning and development
• Inclusive and supportive culture
• The chance to work on projects that truly matter
• Evidence of a commitment to CPD
• Proven experience as an initiative-taking, commercial, and engaging HRBP
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in an HR-related discipline
• CIPD Qualifications

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, guiding how we care and invest in people. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are dedicated to supporting our employees throughout their careers, providing security, and fostering a caring environment.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported through various initiatives.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Profit share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular engagement and appraisal processes
• Development supported by internal and external training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards