HR Business Partner - Midlands

We are looking to strengthen our People & HR team with a HR Business Partner based at Derby, covering 2-3 frameworks including Seven Trent and Anglian Water. Hybrid working is available.

You will report directly to the HR Manager and work within complex joint venture environments. We seek an individual who encourages others to act boldly, think differently, and identify opportunities to make an impact. This role is ideal for someone who prefers being out and about rather than based at head office. You will support the development and deployment of the people plan, focusing on talent development, learning and development, resource planning, engagement, communications, and organizational effectiveness, in collaboration with the central HR team.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Work closely with stakeholders and line managers to build capabilities, plan and manage talent, and develop/support approaches that achieve shared organizational objectives.
2. Drive the people agenda in line with business and HR strategy, including talent management and organizational development.
3. Collaborate with central teams to design and implement initiatives related to talent, performance management, diversity and inclusion, and wellbeing.
4. Partner with managers to implement the people plan effectively.
5. Coach managers and individuals to foster development and performance.
6. Maintain positive relationships with central HR functions.
7. Support the HR service team in managing employee relations issues when necessary.
8. Participate in future talent processes such as graduate recruitment.
9. Lead and undertake HR project work as assigned.
10. Work with the L&D team to coordinate training and development for managers and their teams, aligned with performance management tools.
11. Ensure key deliverables are met, monitored, and reported in collaboration with the L&D team.
12. Meet regularly with the HR Director to ensure consistency and alignment of HR processes and strategies both globally and locally.
13. Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach, providing open and honest feedback.