HR Business Partner

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced business partner who is confident working within a matrix management structure and has experience using HR systems to deliver a high-quality, people-focused service. A well established business within construction you will be based in Wakefield and covering our Yorkshire & North East region.

* Act as the first point of contact and trusted advisor for managers and employees across the Yorkshire & North East region.

* Regular Travel to sites and regional offices around the Yorkshire & North East region a minimum of 1 day per week.

* Manage, coach and develop the HR Advisor as a direct report.

* Provide advice and guidance on a full range of HR issues including employee relations, performance management, absence, and organisational change.

* Partner with managers to support workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.

* Coach and support managers to develop their people leadership skills.

* Support recruitment and onboarding activities to attract and retain top talent.

* Analyse HR data to identify trends and support decision making, ensuring accurate use and maintenance of HR systems.

* Lead and contribute to regional and group-wide HR projects and initiatives.

* Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to ensure a consistent and joined-up approach across the business.

Skills and Experience

* An established HR Business Partner ideally operating within a fast-paced, multi-site environment

* Strong knowledge of Employment law

* Experienced managing TUPE, redundancy and restructuring activity

* Proven track record in leading change projects

* Workforce planning

* Commercial awareness.

* Experience working in a matrix management structure.

* Comfortable with data, and using HRIS

* Experience of supporting managers through employee relations processes.

* CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.

* Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region