Associate HR Business Partner

Job Title:Associate HR Business Partner

Location:Durrington / Hybrid

Contract Type:Permanent

Hours:37 hours per week

Salary:from 45kper annum

About the role

As our Associate HR Business Partneryoullbe the vital connection point between our management teams and the HR function. Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partneryoullwork within a collaborativeforwardthinkingPeople Team that supports the entire organisation through change growth and continuous improvement.

Youllpartner closely with managers across one of our business areas Waste Water or Group Functions providing guidance coaching and strategic insight to help drive high-performingpeoplecentricoutcomes. This is a role whereyoullgain broad exposure influence directly at senior levels and contribute to shaping a positive and progressive workplace culture.

What you willbe responsible for:

A summary of the role

Youllbuild trusted relationships with leaders partner on organisational change and take ownership of one of our strategic Employee Relations pillars ensuring consistent and commercial people decisions aligned with business strategy.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with managers below SLT level to provide guidance on people matters organisational priorities and People deliverables.

• Build strong authentic relationships across your business area acting as the first point of contact for HR support and escalation.

• Support complex employee relations cases and collaborate with Centres of Excellence (Reward Talent & Development Recruitment).

• Deliver organisational design and restructuring projects ensuring clear communication and effective stakeholder management.

• Drive People Plan priorities helping shape focus areasinline with business strategy.

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of a strategic ER pillar (Employee Voice Trade Union relationships or Employment Tribunals).

Whatyoullbring to the role

Essential

• Experience working in a dynamic HR Business Partnering role within a fast-paced complex organisation.

• Strong employment law knowledge and current understanding of HR best practice.

• Proven experience delivering organisational change projects (including restructures and TUPE).

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) and degree-level education (or equivalent experience).

Desirable

• Experience partnering with Trade Unions or representative groups.

• Exposure to managingInternal Employee Representative Groupprocesses or similar engagement frameworks.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time ofsignificant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team witha clear visionfor the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. Ifyourepassionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our teamwedlove to hear from youeven if youdonttick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this roleisntquite whatyourelooking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (-Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Additionalinformation:

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates willbe requiredto provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UKcriminal recordcheck (DBS)and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.