HR Business Partner in Rothwell

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a salary up to £60k per annum depending on experience
• A 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 – choose from 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’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future. There will hybrid working in place for this role.

This is a permanent role, working full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Business Partner to join the People team at Yorkshire Water. You will work in partnership with leaders, key stakeholders and People colleagues to shape, develop and deliver people plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the organisation.

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.

You will:

• Lead and drive an understanding of workforce plans, talent requirements and succession plans and ensure alignment of organisation and people initiatives ensuring all contribute to improved 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 support and advice; engagement; impact and implementation
• Promote a positive engagement culture; promote EDI/inclusivity; Peakon support; Talking Performance support
• Leverage data and insights to drive improved and proactive decision making; identify 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 team, helping them drive their departmental goals and outcomes

What skills and qualifications you will need:

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

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life.

If you’ve got experience in business partnering and previous experience of building and delivering strategic People Plans and want to help us deliver great service for our customers and colleagues whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process.

Closing Date: 18th March, 2026

If successful for the role, 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 the 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 when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.