Job Description
Job description
Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.
Human Resources Business Partner
Based at our Birmingham Office (Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days at home). Travel to other offices/sites will be required
Fixed Term Contract from September 2026 to December 2026, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours
25 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays), Hybrid & flexible working, Enhanced pension scheme, Discounted Gym Membership, Birthday Leave, Shopping Discounts, Access to Wellbeing Services
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Are you a HR Business Partner (HRBP) looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you the next step in your HR career alongside a generous offering of flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with senior leaders and business stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies and initiatives that align with the overall business objectives. The HRBP will develop and implement appropriate development plans and organisational structures in order to achieve the strategic objectives, including talent management, engagement, employee relations and systems/process improvement. At Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!
In HR, you’ll be at the forefront of our evolving business, ensuring we attract and retain the best people to carry our business forward. Working closely with teams across VWT, you’ll have the chance to be involved in a variety of projects, covering the full employment lifecycle, from recruitment and retention to learning and development programmes. With a wide scope for change, development, and growth, there’s never a dull moment.
Your Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited To
• Work alongside the Talent Acquisition Team to support with the recruitment of staff (permanent/agency/contractors/graduates/apprentices) and provide creative solutions to resource challenges, e.g. structures, role accountabilities, performance, ambition, workforce planning, in line with business strategy.
• Promote and monitor all employee onboarding and induction processes to ensure managers utilise the organisations onboarding process.
• Ensure training and development is planned, undertaken and reviewed to ensure ROI
• Support the HR Advisor where applicable with Employee Relation cases.
• Manage all complex Employee Relation and Employee Wellbeing cases and ensure learning outcomes are managed. Advise and coach managers on employee relations and performance issues.
• Manage the Performance Review and Development process within your designated business area.
• Identify and monitor appropriate training methods/solutions.
• Build the capability of managers through coaching to assist them to maximise potential and consistency throughout the business.
• Assist in the delivery of development workshops in areas of HR Best practice to enhance knowledge and skill across the organisation.
• Assist in the annual salary review process, discussing and agreeing appropriate changes with people managers.
• Drive improvements in organisational capability by challenging the management team to drive a performance management culture through their teams and to advise on best practice, organisation design and development.
• Ensure Central HR policies, processes and initiatives are communicated and deployed effectively.
• Produce Monthly statistics and Reports
• Work alongside the management team to ensure PDP or development plans are in place for all low performing or high performing employees.
• Ensure that managers complete in a timely manner the annual appraisal tool and develop feedback/review meetings during the year with their employees.
• Undertake projects and any other work reasonably requested in line with the HR and Business Strategies.
General Requirements For The Role
• A CIPD level qualification (Level 5/Level 7 Diploma), university degree, or an extensive amount of practical knowledge gained through experience.
• Senior HR generalist experience covering recruitment, training and development is essential
• Proven ER and employment law knowledge.
• Good understanding and application of procedures and concepts of one's own discipline.
• A team player, who acts with a sense of urgency in a fast paced changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and problem solve.
• Passionate about the business and the people within it by making a difference.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate sound judgement.
• Proven coaching and mentoring capability up to Director level.
• Active partner within your stakeholder group.
• Curious mindset.
• Excellent computer literacy with the ability to use Google applications.
Additionally, having the following is a bonus!
• Knowledge and experience in Workday
What’s next?
If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Our promise to you
We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will have the option to work twice a week from home and work flexi-time (you can start as early as 7am and finish by 3pm!). This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, our market leading pension and share scheme, life assurance, car/cash allowance, parental leave benefits from day 1, and a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come!
Diversity & Inclusion
At VWT UK, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential! We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected. We’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer, so no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality, or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.
Human Resources Business Partner
Based at our Birmingham Office (Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days at home). Travel to other offices/sites will be required
Fixed Term Contract from September 2026 to December 2026, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours
25 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays), Hybrid & flexible working, Enhanced pension scheme, Discounted Gym Membership, Birthday Leave, Shopping Discounts, Access to Wellbeing Services
________________________________________________________________________
Are you a HR Business Partner (HRBP) looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you the next step in your HR career alongside a generous offering of flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with senior leaders and business stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies and initiatives that align with the overall business objectives. The HRBP will develop and implement appropriate development plans and organisational structures in order to achieve the strategic objectives, including talent management, engagement, employee relations and systems/process improvement. At Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!
In HR, you’ll be at the forefront of our evolving business, ensuring we attract and retain the best people to carry our business forward. Working closely with teams across VWT, you’ll have the chance to be involved in a variety of projects, covering the full employment lifecycle, from recruitment and retention to learning and development programmes. With a wide scope for change, development, and growth, there’s never a dull moment.
Your Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited To
• Work alongside the Talent Acquisition Team to support with the recruitment of staff (permanent/agency/contractors/graduates/apprentices) and provide creative solutions to resource challenges, e.g. structures, role accountabilities, performance, ambition, workforce planning, in line with business strategy.
• Promote and monitor all employee onboarding and induction processes to ensure managers utilise the organisations onboarding process.
• Ensure training and development is planned, undertaken and reviewed to ensure ROI
• Support the HR Advisor where applicable with Employee Relation cases.
• Manage all complex Employee Relation and Employee Wellbeing cases and ensure learning outcomes are managed. Advise and coach managers on employee relations and performance issues.
• Manage the Performance Review and Development process within your designated business area.
• Identify and monitor appropriate training methods/solutions.
• Build the capability of managers through coaching to assist them to maximise potential and consistency throughout the business.
• Assist in the delivery of development workshops in areas of HR Best practice to enhance knowledge and skill across the organisation.
• Assist in the annual salary review process, discussing and agreeing appropriate changes with people managers.
• Drive improvements in organisational capability by challenging the management team to drive a performance management culture through their teams and to advise on best practice, organisation design and development.
• Ensure Central HR policies, processes and initiatives are communicated and deployed effectively.
• Produce Monthly statistics and Reports
• Work alongside the management team to ensure PDP or development plans are in place for all low performing or high performing employees.
• Ensure that managers complete in a timely manner the annual appraisal tool and develop feedback/review meetings during the year with their employees.
• Undertake projects and any other work reasonably requested in line with the HR and Business Strategies.
General Requirements For The Role
• A CIPD level qualification (Level 5/Level 7 Diploma), university degree, or an extensive amount of practical knowledge gained through experience.
• Senior HR generalist experience covering recruitment, training and development is essential
• Proven ER and employment law knowledge.
• Good understanding and application of procedures and concepts of one's own discipline.
• A team player, who acts with a sense of urgency in a fast paced changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and problem solve.
• Passionate about the business and the people within it by making a difference.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate sound judgement.
• Proven coaching and mentoring capability up to Director level.
• Active partner within your stakeholder group.
• Curious mindset.
• Excellent computer literacy with the ability to use Google applications.
Additionally, having the following is a bonus!
• Knowledge and experience in Workday
What’s next?
If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Our promise to you
We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will have the option to work twice a week from home and work flexi-time (you can start as early as 7am and finish by 3pm!). This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, our market leading pension and share scheme, life assurance, car/cash allowance, parental leave benefits from day 1, and a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come!
Diversity & Inclusion
At VWT UK, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential! We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected. We’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer, so no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality, or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Human Resources Business Partner position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Birmingham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
