HR Business Partner
CV-LibraryWakefield, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 20 October 2026
Apply NowThis 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
* 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