HR and Talent Business Partner

**Exciting Talent focused Human Resources (HR) opportunity at a progressive and inclusive water industry contractor.**

Do you have experience in the people profession, and great work ethic? Perhaps you are an HR Manager or Business Partner looking to specialise in Talent. Or perhaps you are a seasoned Talent Specialist

If you want to make an impact and develop your career at a well-established, stable, and growing company while contributing to a more sustainable world, we want to hear from you. There are fantastic opportunities for you to develop and enhance your careerwhile working in a flexible, hybrid capacity.

We are a growing national construction company supplying specialist services to the water industry, the Environment Agency, and a broad range of private clients, holding 20 Framework agreements nationally. At Stonbury, everything we do is contributing toa more sustainable world with planet, people, and prosperity working in harmony to achieve it.

Help us to create a healthier and more sustainable world. Join us on the journey and make a positive difference.

**What you'll be doing**

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Use experience in recruiting and talent acquisition to develop recruitment strategies that generate talent pools, based on current and future hiring needs
- Develop and coach Line Managers to improve their skills in respect of attraction and retention practices
- Ensure high performance and top talent in all teams nationally by developing relationships with key stakeholders to create a strong partnership beyond transactional activities
- With assistance from the People Services Administrator, manage the full recruitment process for all roles including successful on-boarding, and effective induction and probation in line with Company processes and procedures
- Oversee the People Services Administrator who is focused on the training, learning, and development functions of the People Services department**:

- Develop talent strategies that support Stonbury's commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring policies, procedures, and external accreditations are maintained and adhered to
- Provide support and deputise for the Head of People Services by assisting with activities such as the Performance and Development Review (PDR) process, engagement survey activities, company meeting presentations, and employee relations caseload management

**Who we're looking for**

We are looking for that blend of practical working knowledge with academic understanding that can deliver with impact. You should have experience of moulding and delivering talent strategy in a rapidly changing environment, but also have the HR generalistknowledge necessary to step in and deputise when required.

We are looking for someone with excellent communications skills. Someone who is approachable and helpful; a forward-thinking innovator who is not afraid to challenge the status quo. You should have a genuine passion for setting people for success. Whereyou see a challenge, you will be the type of character who gets involved and sees it through to a desirable outcome. CIPD Intermediate or Advanced is essential.

**What we're offering**

While the role is concentrated around the Midlands, UK wide travel and some overnighters will be part of the job. You will be empowered to manage your own diary and take full ownership of your workload with a high degree of autonomy.

We don't just pay competitive salaries, but offer flexibility around the way you work, the benefits you receive, and the professional development activities you embark on.

**In return for your hard work and dedication, you will also receive**:
£42-46k p/a
Company car or car allowance
Opportunities to work from home, site, and co-working office spaces
Countless training and advancement opportunities
Access to opt in and out of numerous schemes using Stonbury Salary Extras
Performance-related rewards
Opportunities to mould our future through feedback forums and surveys
24 days' paid holiday plus Bank Holidays
Healthcare cash plan
Income protection
Life assurance
6% employer pension contribution

**We are seeking the exceptional. Think you fit the bill?