People Business Partner
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Occupation Type
Human resource managers and directors
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£52,900
(£27.13 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Location: Midlands
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
A role with real influence, real complexity and real impact.
If you are an experienced HR Business Partner who thrives in environments where change is constant, decisions move quickly and operational challenges are real, this is the kind of role where your expertise makes a visible difference. We are looking for a People Business Partner with experience in construction, rail, utilities or similar project-based sectors, where organisational change, TUPE transfers and workforce restructuring are a normal part of business life.
The role requires someone comfortable operating at pace, navigating ambiguity and advising senior operational leaders through complex people challenges. This role will involve travel up and down the UK when required, to work directly with operational leaders and teams where support is needed. You will act as a trusted partner to the business, providing clear, pragmatic HR advice on organisational change, workforce risk and leadership decisions that shape how the division performs and evolves.
What You’ll Do
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
A role with real influence, real complexity and real impact.
If you are an experienced HR Business Partner who thrives in environments where change is constant, decisions move quickly and operational challenges are real, this is the kind of role where your expertise makes a visible difference. We are looking for a People Business Partner with experience in construction, rail, utilities or similar project-based sectors, where organisational change, TUPE transfers and workforce restructuring are a normal part of business life.
The role requires someone comfortable operating at pace, navigating ambiguity and advising senior operational leaders through complex people challenges. This role will involve travel up and down the UK when required, to work directly with operational leaders and teams where support is needed. You will act as a trusted partner to the business, providing clear, pragmatic HR advice on organisational change, workforce risk and leadership decisions that shape how the division performs and evolves.
What You’ll Do
You will partner with divisional leaders to ensure people strategy translates into practical action that supports operational delivery and organisational growth.
Influence real business decisions
Work directly with senior operational leaders where your advice shapes organisational structure, workforce strategy and leadership decisions.
Solve complex organisational challenges
From TUPE transfers to restructures and workforce growth, this role sits at the centre of the division’s most important people decisions.
Autonomy and trust
Operate as a genuine Business Partner, using your experience and judgement to guide leaders through complex and often ambiguous situations.
A People team that backs you
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior operational leaders, providing commercially focused HR guidance
- Lead the people aspects of organisational change, restructures and workforce planning
- Manage TUPE transfers, acquisitions and workforce integration
- Handle complex employee relations matters and trade union engagement
- Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, performance management and talent development
Influence real business decisions
Work directly with senior operational leaders where your advice shapes organisational structure, workforce strategy and leadership decisions.
Solve complex organisational challenges
From TUPE transfers to restructures and workforce growth, this role sits at the centre of the division’s most important people decisions.
Autonomy and trust
Operate as a genuine Business Partner, using your experience and judgement to guide leaders through complex and often ambiguous situations.
A People team that backs you
Work within a collaborative People function focused on delivering practical HR solutions that support business performance.
What We’re Looking For
Ground Control
Ground Control is a certified B Corporation, committed to caring for the environment, our people and the communities we serve. Since 1973, we have delivered high-quality services through strong relationships, responsible leadership and a genuine commitment to doing the right thing.
If you are a People Business Partner who enjoys solving complex organisational challenges and influencing real operational outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner supporting senior operational leaders
- Strong experience managing TUPE transfers, organisational change and restructures
- Confidence handling complex employee relations matters and trade union consultation
- Experience working in construction, rail, utilities or similar operational environments
- Willingness to travel across the UK to support operational teams when required
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent professional experience
Ground Control
Ground Control is a certified B Corporation, committed to caring for the environment, our people and the communities we serve. Since 1973, we have delivered high-quality services through strong relationships, responsible leadership and a genuine commitment to doing the right thing.
If you are a People Business Partner who enjoys solving complex organisational challenges and influencing real operational outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
#INDHP
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.
We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.
We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.