Business Partner

Company Description

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

HR Business Partner

• Salary up to £60k per annum depending on experience
• Company car allowance scheme (£6,000 per year)
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 15% of annual salary for the 2026/2027 performance year)
• Private health care (self only)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
• A great benefits package: health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

This role will initially be based in Bradford but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you will be based there in the future. Hybrid working will be in place for this role.

Permanent role, full time, 37 hours per week, Monday‑Friday between a working window of 08:00‑18:00.

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

As HR Business Partner you will be a key strategic partner working with leaders, key stakeholders and People colleagues across the company to shape, develop and deliver people plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the organisation. Operating as the first‑line departmental People expert, you will provide people management advice and development support to colleagues and managers across designated business areas.

• Lead and drive an understanding of workforce plans, talent requirements and succession plans, ensuring alignment of organisational and people initiatives to improve performance and productivity and support the creation of a high‑performing workforce
• Provide People SME guidance and support throughout all stages of a change, including employee relations, engagement, impact and implementation
• Promote a positive engagement culture and EDI/inclusivity; support Peakon and Talking Performance initiatives
• Leverage data and insights to drive improved and proactive decision‑making, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Develop, nurture and maintain strong industrial relations
• Act as a trusted advisor, positive disruptor and critical friend to relevant management teams, helping them drive their departmental goals and outcomes

• Extensive business partnering experience, including trade union engagement; ideally hold a CIPD/HR Degree qualification
• Strong stakeholder management and effective interpersonal/influencing skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, operational/front‑line environment supporting field‑based teams
• Previous experience within the utilities sector would be advantageous
• Previous experience building and delivering strategic People Plans

Closing Date: 18th March 2026
If successful you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks that will include a basic Disclosure Check carried out through a third‑party company prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role you may also be required to go through a security vetting process for either a Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals…