HR Business Partner (FTC)

The Workdry Group; Chandler's Ford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Medicash

Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Training & development

EAP

Job summary

Workdry International Ltd is recruiting an HR Business Partner to join our Advice & Guidance team, covering sites across the UK. You will partner with senior leaders to shape people strategies that align with business goals and drive organisational performance.

This role blends hands-on HR operations with strategic thinking, focusing on talent management, performance, engagement, and workforce planning. Travel nationwide is required to support our growing group of companies.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or above preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong track record of working with leadership teams to drive HR strategies.
• Experience in change management, workforce planning and employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage HR data and analytics to drive outcomes.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to understand business priorities and develop people strategies.
• Align HR initiatives with business objectives and workforce planning needs.
• Collaborate with HRIS to leverage data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Provide expert advice on organisational design and development to improve productivity.

Skills

Senior HRBP

Stakeholder Mgmt

Data analytics

Change management

Talent planning

Education

CIPD Level 5+

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Workdry International is the holding company for two of the UK’s leading providers of water pumps and industrial wastewater treatment products and services. The Group operates two complementary trading businesses - Selwood Ltd and Siltbuster Ltd.

With a pedigree spanning seven decades, Selwood is an innovative business with a cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacture and quality. We are world leaders in pump manufacturing and the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK.

Siltbuster’s goal is to keep our water clean and natural, the business has over twenty years expertise in treating contaminated waters across a wide range of sectors.

The Group has grown enormously over the last few years and we ensure our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate our people.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Advice & Guidance team within our HR shared service function. This role will help meet the ever-increasing needs of our expanding businesses. If you love to drive change and help businesses achieve their goals, then this is the role you are looking for!

About The Role

In our business our Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic advisor which involves national travel to cover all our sites across the UK. You will be partnering with senior leaders, driving people strategies that align with business objectives. The role blends operational HR expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring talent management, performance, employee engagement, and workforce planning initiatives support both immediate and long-term goals. By collaborating with Centres of Excellence (CoEs), Shared Services, and HRIS, the HRBP delivers an effective, data-driven HR service that enhances organisational success and employee experience.

HR Strategy & Business Alignment

• Partner with senior leaders to understand business priorities and develop people strategies that drive organisational success.
• Align HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring workforce planning supports long-term growth and business continuity.
• Work with HRIS to leverage data-driven insights that inform HR decision-making and highlight areas of focus.
• Act as a champion for HR best practices and continuous improvement within the business, ensuring HR is seen as a proactive and value-adding function.

Talent & Performance Management

• Support talent acquisition efforts in collaboration with CoEs to attract and retain top talent, ensuring hiring practices align with business needs.
• Implement performance management frameworks, coaching managers on feedback, goal setting, and development planning.
• Support succession planning discussions and career development initiatives to ensure workforce readiness and leadership pipeline sustainability.
• Provide guidance on organisational design and job role development to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Employee Engagement & Change Management

• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, workplace culture, and retention through data-led approaches.
• Support leaders in managing change effectively, including organisational restructuring, mergers, or process transformations, ensuring smooth transitions and employee buy-in.
• Act as a key stakeholder in internal communication strategies, ensuring employees are well-informed and aligned with business goals.
• Work closely with leadership to build a positive work environment where employees feel valued and supported.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with employment law, industry standards, and best practices.
• Work closely with Shared Services to streamline HR processes and free up time for strategic initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Provide expert advice and manage complex employee relations cases, ensuring a fair, transparent, and consistent approach to issue resolution.
• Monitor HR compliance risks and proactively address potential challenges before they escalat

Upskilling & Capability Building

• Promote continuous professional development within the HR team and leadership, identifying key areas for growth and implementing tailored learning solutions.
• Identify key skills needed in a growing organisation and implement upskilling strategies to future-proof workforce capabilities.
• Encourage knowledge sharing among HRBPs to enhance consistency in HR approaches and drive best practices across the business.
• Support leaders in developing their people management skills, fostering a coaching culture that empowers employees and enhances organisational capability.

HR Data & Insights

• Use workforce data and HR analytics to track trends, identify potential risks, and proactively address recurring issues through targeted initiatives.
• Develop and deliver regular reports on HR metrics, such as employee turnover, engagement levels, and performance trends, to inform leadership decision-making.
• Ensure HR initiatives are data-driven and aligned with business objectives, measuring their impact and continuously refining strategies based on insights.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 or above preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong track record of working closely with leadership teams to drive HR strategies and influence decision-making.
• Experience in change management, workforce planning, and employee relations, with a proven ability to navigate complex HR challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in leveraging HR data and analytics to drive business outcomes.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate HR data into meaningful insights and actionable strategies.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and adaptability, ensuring effective communication and leadership support.
• Proficiency in HR technology, systems, and reporting tools

What we can offer you

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
• Support for development and training
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.