HR Operations Partner

At BWB Consulting, we're more than engineers – we're trusted partners, innovators, and problem-solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy in 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award-winning culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability.

We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients – and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

A Role with Purpose and Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious HR professional ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you're:

• An entrant HR Business Partner looking to develop further in a more hands-on, operational role, or
• 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.

What Success Looks Like in this Role

• You're seen as a trusted partner by divisional leaders, known for your practical, solution-focused advice.
• You balance strategic input with hands-on delivery, ensuring people plans come to life across the business.
• You drive improvements in how we attract, engage, and develop our people – enhancing both employee experience and organisational performance.

What You'll Be Doing

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.

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.

You'll:

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing expert guidance on organisational design, succession planning, and talent management and development.
• 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.
• 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.

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

What You'll Bring

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

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

CIPD: Ideally level 5 or studying towards.

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

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

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

Continuous Improvement: Always looking for ways to simplify, enhance, drive efficiency and modernise HR processes.

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

What we offer

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

Accessibility & Adjustments

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We want every candidate to feel comfortable and supported during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments at interview stage, please let us know – we'll be happy to make them.