HR Business Partner (Fixed Term Contract)

Barhale Holdings; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 13-month fixed-term contract. This role involves partnering with senior leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals, supporting high performance, and fostering a culture of inclusion. The successful candidate will have a strong HR background, experience in workforce planning, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Profit share scheme

25 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Annual salary review

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an initiative-taking HR Business Partner.
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Strong focus on learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver people strategies.
• Lead initiatives in workforce planning and talent development.
• Provide expert support on employee relations.

Skills

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Talent development

Organisational design

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Coaching

Education

Degree in HR-related discipline

CIPD Qualifications

Job description

Fixed Term 13-month contract

We’re the @one Alliance – a groundbreaking 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 an even 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 play a vital role in supporting high performance, organisational change, and 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 practice
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, confidentiality, and collaboration

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 committed to investing in people. We support your well-being and career aspirations from day one.

Benefits include:

• 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
• Development opportunities through internal and external training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards