People Business Partner (12m FTC)

Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.About the RoleWe are looking for a proactive and commercially minded People Business Partner to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract, supporting the delivery of strategic people initiatives across the division and specifically our Service Delivery Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and executing people strategies that directly support business performance and long-term growth.Candidates should ideally be based within a reasonable commuting distance of either Leeds or Slough, as the majority of time will be spent supporting these locations.You will work closely with business leaders, the Group Talent Acquisition function, and L&D teams to ensure the organisation attracts, develops, and retains high-quality talent while fostering a high-performance culture.Key ResponsibilitiesYou'll provide strategic support, driving the development and execution of divisional people plans aligned to business goals as well as for your area.You'll Partner with Group Talent Acquisition to deliver effective workforce planning, ensuring the right people, skills, and capabilities are in placeContribute to and support the delivery of group-wide people initiatives and the annual divisional People activity plan.You'll Support talent management and succession planning, strengthening leadership capability and developing highpotential employeesCollaborate with L&D to identify and implement opportunities to upskill and build organisational capabilityYou'll Provide people-focused support for TUPE transfers, mergers & acquisitions, and integration activityUse HR data and analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, developing and implementing mitigation plansCoach and support leaders to proactively address organisational and people challengesSupport performance management and reward strategies to drive engagement, accountability, and innovationPromote best practice and share insights across the division and wider group to support continuous improvementSkills & Experience Proven experience in an People Business Partner or Generalist roleStrong stakeholder management and customer service skillsExperience supporting HR projects and initiativesKnowledge of TUPE (incoming and outgoing) is advantageousStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on data insightsHigh attention to detail and accuracyResilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environmentStrong IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPointCIPD qualified (or equivalent relevant HR experience)Whats in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;Contributory pension schemeOnline GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearEmployee assistance programmeMy Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discountsLife assuranceCycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemesEnhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leaveReward and recognition schemeRecommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose fromMy Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car schemeHealth Care Cash Plan, giving you and your family the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare andPhysiotherapy and much more!Private Healthcare - Family cover25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAbout usWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planetWere open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectationsWere together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the partsWere ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.TPBN1_UKTJ