HR Business Partner in Wakefield

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 approx 250 employees.
• Manage, coach and develop HR Advisor.
• Regular Travel to sites and regional offices around the Yorkshire & North East region minimum 1 day per week.
• 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.

Salary £50-55k + £6k car allowance