HR Business Partner

About The Role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join our growing team in Nacton

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a valued advisor to a high functioning

delivery director and project team, aligning the project HR plan to support the

delivery of the section milestones. The HRBP will support the HR team to drive the

initiatives across talent management, employee engagement, performance, and

organisational development to support a high-performing and inclusive culture.

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million

homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2-Gigawatt

nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon

electricity.

The Geotechnical Sub Alliance (GSA) is formed of 3 geotechnical companies:

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering, Bachy Soletenace and VSL and are responsible

for the delivery of required geotechnical works.

What you'll be doing

Build strong relationships with the alliance HR team and HR COEs involved in the project. Support the alliance HR team in delivery of project initiatives across talent management, employee engagement, performance Maintain HR data and utilise it for informed decision-making and to support project reviews. Manage resource requirements for the project Own the governance of recruitment decisions and escalate as necessary. Support the implementation and ongoing review of the project set people KPI’s Provide one-to-one coaching and advice on people matters to assist leaders in executing the People plan. Promote high performance by encouraging line managers to consistently apply performance and development guidelines. Address non-standard queries that have significant project impacts, escalating and managing them as required. Maintain a high standard of service whilst responding to multiple priorities and managing a varied workload. Maintain communication and relationships with the core business to bridge the gaps

Who we're looking for

Proven track record in building effective relationships with complex senior leadership teams, managing project and cultural change initiatives, and managing the delivery of HR strategies Demonstrable experience working within the context of complex, matrix organisations with a varied workforce and delivering across the full range of HR disciplines Viewed as an emotionally intelligent and trusted business advisor, maintaining a broad commercial and business understanding to develop long-term business relationships with the ability to coach and influence senior colleagues Ability and willingness to travel across sites and depots, and work independently. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com