HR Business Partner

We're looking for a HR Business Partner to join our Kier Natural Resources, Energy & Environment team, UK based with travel and work partnering with Operational team in Northern Ireland.

As a HR Business Partner, you'll be at the heart of our people strategy, working closely with operational leaders to deliver innovative HR solutions. You'll be a trusted partner, bringing expertise and insight to help drive our business forward whilst championing a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

As a HR Business Partner, you'll be working within the Kier Natural Resources, Energy & Environment team, supporting them in delivering their business strategy through effective people solutions. Your day to day will include:

• Partnering with operational leaders as a credible and trusted advisor, bringing people expertise to help deliver business objectives
• Managing employee relations and delivering people practices that foster positive working relationships
• Using data and metrics to inform decision making and resolve complex people challenges
• Collaborating with Group HR functions and Centres of Excellence to provide best practice advice and support
• Championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion throughout the business and supporting emerging talent programmes

Location: Flexible on location with travel and work partnering with Operational team in Northern Ireland
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

This role of HR Business Partner is great for you if:

• You have proven experience in HR business partnering within medium to large organisations
• You have strong employee engagement and employee relations skills, with up to date knowledge of employment legislation
• You're a collaborative professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to build influential relationships with senior stakeholders
• You have experience in change management and a delivery-focused, pragmatic approach that flexes to diverse business needs
• You have a good understanding of talent management, succession planning, and leadership development

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.