HR Operations Partner

Ultimately, you’ll help deliver an efficient, effective, and trusted HR service that supports our people and drives BWB’s continued success.

You’ll be involved in all areas of the employee lifecycle — from resourcing, onboarding, and performance management to employee relations, wellbeing, and learning and development.

As an HR Operations Partner, you’ll work closely with the Head of HR and Divisional Directors to deliver proactive, commercially focused HR support across BWB.

• Identify and implement HR process improvements that drive efficiency and value.
• Use data and insights to inform decisions and shape people strategy at divisional level.
• You balance strategic input with hands-on delivery, ensuring people plans come to life across the business.
• Lead on employee relations matters, ensuring consistency and compliance with UK employment law.
• Partner with the business to build capability, enhance engagement, and promote a high-performance culture.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing expert guidance on organisational design, succession planning, and talent management and development.

HR Expertise: Experienced HR Advisor or Business Partner, ideally within Civil Engineering, Environmental Consultancy, or Professional Services.

CIPD: Ideally level 5 or studying towards.

Leadership & Development: Natural leadership qualities and a passion for helping others grow.

Employment Law: Sound knowledge of UK employment law and confident case management experience.

Financial Awareness: Understands costs and identifies opportunities for efficiencies and savings.

Commercial Focus: Data-driven, commercially minded, and confident using HRIS, Excel, Power BI, Canva, PageTiger, and MS Teams.

Business Partnering: Ability to build strong, influential relationships with senior leaders.

• A confident HR Advisor ready to step up into a true business partnering position,

you’ll find this role offers both challenge and growth – within a supportive, people-first environment.

• Time ff & Flexibility – 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28) with an option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours.
• Community & Connection – Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings.
• Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition.
• Growth & Development – Fully funded training, development and paid professional subscriptions.
• Health & Wellbeing – Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives.
• Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.