Regional HR Business Partner (fixed Term Contract)

Are you a people first HR professional with a passion for tackling challenges head-on? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? Ready to be the go-to expert for ER across a vital and fast-evolving industry? Then we want you on our team.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Regional HR Business Partner to join our forward-thinking HR team in the utilities sector. This appointment will be initially for a period of six months, on a fixed-term employed contract. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering people strategies across multiple sites, supporting leaders through complex employee relations issues and championing a positive workplace culture that empowers every employee.

What You’ll Bring:

• You will have strong and demonstrable ER expertise, think investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, TUPE and beyond.
• With a hands-on, strategic mindset, you’re just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves as you are influencing at board level.
• With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will have proven experience partnering with operational teams across multiple locations.
• Do you have the ability to thrive in a regulated, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities? Then we need you!

What You’ll Do:

• Day-to-day, you will be partnering with regional leaders to support workforce planning, change management, and engagement.
• Part of the role will be to lead complex ER casework and coach managers through best-practice processes.
• Drive initiatives around wellbeing, performance, D&I, and talent development.
• Support organisational change projects such as restructures, TUPE transfers, and transformation programs.
• Be a trusted advisor, influencing, challenging, and building confidence across the business.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends, highlight areas for improvement, and support decision-making.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership on HR-related metrics and key performance indicators.

This is more than just HR; it’s about making a real impact in an industry that keeps homes warm, water flowing, and communities powered. You’ll be part of a business that values its people, encourages innovation, and offers real progression opportunities.

What We Value:

At OCU, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They reflect our shared commitment to each other, to our clients, and to the communities we serve. Every member of our team embraces these five principles:

• We care about safety.
• We lead with integrity.
• We strive to be better every day.
• We make a positive impact.
• We deliver to grow.

Our Aim & Vision:

To be the UK’s leading energy transition and utilities contractor. We're committed to setting the standard in utilities and energy transition contracting. Our mission is to drive innovation and deliver sustainable solutions. At OCU, we thrive on solving complex challenges, empowering our people, and growing our capabilities to build a better, greener future.