Veolia
Great Wyrley, Staffordshire
HR Business Partner Salary: in the region of 55,000 depending on experience, plus car/allowance, bonus and other Veolia benefits Grade: 6.1 Location: Hybrid working - UK Wide coverage When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: Company Car or car cash allowance Bonus Scheme Private Medical Insurance Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: We are seeking a proactive and dynamic HR Business Partner to join our Commercial HR team, supporting our Business Development and Customer Experience departments across multiple sites. This hybrid role combines strategic people management guidance with proactive Employee Relations expertise providing crucial support and expert guidance to line managers on complex HR matters. PEOPLE Responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive workforce planning activities to maximise capability and resources while identifying opportunities for increased engagement and efficiencies Drive behavioural and cultural change as appropriate Ensure full succession planning is undertaken, capturing high performance and high potential individuals across all business levels with active development plans Identify skills gaps and collaborate with People Development and Recruitment to support informed strategies Support the annual pay and bonus cycle, including objective and IDP setting processes Drive the annual Voice of Resourcers survey completion, cascade results, and manage action planning CUSTOMERS Responsibilities: Partner with senior leaders and their direct reports on business matters requiring HR solutions Provide full understanding of issues, insights, and medium to long-term strategic support Support behavioural and cultural change to maximise people capability Identify opportunities to increase employee engagement. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Responsibilities: Provide crucial support and expert guidance to line managers on complex employee relations matters Utilise analytical skills and emotional intelligence to provide specialist advice and innovative solutions Manage a wide range of ER activities, including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, restructures, and capability issues Oversee absence management to reduce absence levels across designated areas Analyse data trends using tools like Power BI to identify and address potential issues before they escalate Work closely with managers to develop their capacity in handling ER matters, encouraging early and informal resolution of problems Play a key role in TUPE, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions Foster and maintain positive relationships with trade unions, supporting pay negotiations when they arise SUSTAINABILITY Responsibilities: Utilise company analytics and data to drive performance and provide key information to senior stakeholders Work collaboratively with BU HR Business Partner(s) and ER team to deliver appropriate people solutions Work closely with all stakeholders to deliver effective HR solutions that are understood and deliver optimal outcomes for business challenges The role requires working across multiple UK sites, building key relationships with senior leadership teams, and providing strategic direction on HR activities to ensure sustainability of people What we're looking for: CIPD Level 5 minimum, ideally Level 7 CIPD or equivalent qualification. Chartered member of CIPD or working towards this with evidence of continuous professional development Proven experience of complex workforce planning within a large matrix organisation Previous experience in an HR Generalist or ER role within a unionised and regulated environment Proven ER experience including advising on complex disciplinary and grievance issues with the ability to apply the relevant legal principles and risk assessment Currently working in a comparable operational environment managing complex case work A good knowledge and experience of talent mapping and succession planning Strong experience of strategic workforce planning Experience of supporting large scale organisational change and restructuring programmes including TUPE, redundancy, relocation and contractual variations Experience of partnering with trade unions and a good understanding of the trade union framework and collective bargaining including pay negotiations Knowledge of employee engagement Sharp analytical skills and proficiency in data visualisation tools like Power BI to identify trends and drive performance improvements An experienced project manager who can deliver multiple strategic and high-profile initiatives Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management Have a proven track record of advising and influencing senior stakeholders in an operational environment on confidential and challenging issues Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and ability to deliver results to demanding deadlines Commercial acumen and the ability to make balanced, risk-aware decisions that benefit both employees and the business Experience of mediating disputes and bringing matters to a positive conclusion What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
HR Business Partner Salary: in the region of 55,000 depending on experience, plus car/allowance, bonus and other Veolia benefits Grade: 6.1 Location: Hybrid working - UK Wide coverage When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: Company Car or car cash allowance Bonus Scheme Private Medical Insurance Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: We are seeking a proactive and dynamic HR Business Partner to join our Commercial HR team, supporting our Business Development and Customer Experience departments across multiple sites. This hybrid role combines strategic people management guidance with proactive Employee Relations expertise providing crucial support and expert guidance to line managers on complex HR matters. PEOPLE Responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive workforce planning activities to maximise capability and resources while identifying opportunities for increased engagement and efficiencies Drive behavioural and cultural change as appropriate Ensure full succession planning is undertaken, capturing high performance and high potential individuals across all business levels with active development plans Identify skills gaps and collaborate with People Development and Recruitment to support informed strategies Support the annual pay and bonus cycle, including objective and IDP setting processes Drive the annual Voice of Resourcers survey completion, cascade results, and manage action planning CUSTOMERS Responsibilities: Partner with senior leaders and their direct reports on business matters requiring HR solutions Provide full understanding of issues, insights, and medium to long-term strategic support Support behavioural and cultural change to maximise people capability Identify opportunities to increase employee engagement. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Responsibilities: Provide crucial support and expert guidance to line managers on complex employee relations matters Utilise analytical skills and emotional intelligence to provide specialist advice and innovative solutions Manage a wide range of ER activities, including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, restructures, and capability issues Oversee absence management to reduce absence levels across designated areas Analyse data trends using tools like Power BI to identify and address potential issues before they escalate Work closely with managers to develop their capacity in handling ER matters, encouraging early and informal resolution of problems Play a key role in TUPE, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions Foster and maintain positive relationships with trade unions, supporting pay negotiations when they arise SUSTAINABILITY Responsibilities: Utilise company analytics and data to drive performance and provide key information to senior stakeholders Work collaboratively with BU HR Business Partner(s) and ER team to deliver appropriate people solutions Work closely with all stakeholders to deliver effective HR solutions that are understood and deliver optimal outcomes for business challenges The role requires working across multiple UK sites, building key relationships with senior leadership teams, and providing strategic direction on HR activities to ensure sustainability of people What we're looking for: CIPD Level 5 minimum, ideally Level 7 CIPD or equivalent qualification. Chartered member of CIPD or working towards this with evidence of continuous professional development Proven experience of complex workforce planning within a large matrix organisation Previous experience in an HR Generalist or ER role within a unionised and regulated environment Proven ER experience including advising on complex disciplinary and grievance issues with the ability to apply the relevant legal principles and risk assessment Currently working in a comparable operational environment managing complex case work A good knowledge and experience of talent mapping and succession planning Strong experience of strategic workforce planning Experience of supporting large scale organisational change and restructuring programmes including TUPE, redundancy, relocation and contractual variations Experience of partnering with trade unions and a good understanding of the trade union framework and collective bargaining including pay negotiations Knowledge of employee engagement Sharp analytical skills and proficiency in data visualisation tools like Power BI to identify trends and drive performance improvements An experienced project manager who can deliver multiple strategic and high-profile initiatives Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management Have a proven track record of advising and influencing senior stakeholders in an operational environment on confidential and challenging issues Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and ability to deliver results to demanding deadlines Commercial acumen and the ability to make balanced, risk-aware decisions that benefit both employees and the business Experience of mediating disputes and bringing matters to a positive conclusion What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Harris Federation
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support academy leaders and deliver high quality people-focused advice across the Federation. This is a hands on role where you will work closely with senior leaders, providing expert advice on employee relations, workforce planning and organisational change. You'll lead complex casework, coach leaders on effective people management, and support initiatives that improve engagement, wellbeing and performance. The role involves regular visits to academies, building strong relationships and ensuring consistent, high quality HR practice. You'll also contribute to HR projects, policy development and leadership training. If you're a proactive, solutions focused HR professional with strong ER experience and a passion for education, we'd love to hear from you. CLICK HERE FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Acting as a trusted HR partner to academy leaders, providing proactive, pragmatic advice on workforce planning, engagement, performance and wellbeing Providing expert advice and support to managers on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence, capability management and restructures, ensuring legal compliance and timely resolution Coaching and supporting senior leaders to strengthen people management capability and embed best practice, including informal dispute resolution Providing expert advice and support to leaders on organisational change, including restructures and TUPE transfers, supporting with managing consultation processes and trade union relationships Analysing workforce data and trends to inform HR initiatives such as retention, attendance improvement, and improving the employee experience For a full list of job responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: Significant experience operating at HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory level within a complex organisation, influencing senior stakeholders Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases, including change management and restructuring, with strong employment law knowledge The ability to coach, influence and challenge senior leaders with credibility, empathy and professionalism For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Elliott, Talent Acquisition Partner, via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support academy leaders and deliver high quality people-focused advice across the Federation. This is a hands on role where you will work closely with senior leaders, providing expert advice on employee relations, workforce planning and organisational change. You'll lead complex casework, coach leaders on effective people management, and support initiatives that improve engagement, wellbeing and performance. The role involves regular visits to academies, building strong relationships and ensuring consistent, high quality HR practice. You'll also contribute to HR projects, policy development and leadership training. If you're a proactive, solutions focused HR professional with strong ER experience and a passion for education, we'd love to hear from you. CLICK HERE FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Acting as a trusted HR partner to academy leaders, providing proactive, pragmatic advice on workforce planning, engagement, performance and wellbeing Providing expert advice and support to managers on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence, capability management and restructures, ensuring legal compliance and timely resolution Coaching and supporting senior leaders to strengthen people management capability and embed best practice, including informal dispute resolution Providing expert advice and support to leaders on organisational change, including restructures and TUPE transfers, supporting with managing consultation processes and trade union relationships Analysing workforce data and trends to inform HR initiatives such as retention, attendance improvement, and improving the employee experience For a full list of job responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: Significant experience operating at HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory level within a complex organisation, influencing senior stakeholders Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases, including change management and restructuring, with strong employment law knowledge The ability to coach, influence and challenge senior leaders with credibility, empathy and professionalism For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Elliott, Talent Acquisition Partner, via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
