OUR BUSINESS

Workdry International is a market-leading provider of engineered solutions for the handling and treatment of water and wastewater.
Our Selwood, Siltbuster, Vanderkamp and Holland Pump business combined form a UK, European and US leader in pumping solutions, on-site water treatment, wet waste processing and the prevention of waterborne pollution, delivering an unrivalled range of rapidly deployable solutions.
Workdry provides support to group companies through administration and back-office functions including finance, HR, training and development, and health and safety.
We are committed to excellence in solutions and services, staff training and development, sustainability and diversity, and provide an environment where every team member can thrive and progress to their full potential.

UPSKILLING & CAPABILITY BUILDING

• Promote continuous professional development within the HR team and leadership, identifying key areas for growth and implementing tailored learning solutions.
• Identify key skills needed in a growing organisation and implement upskilling strategies to future-proof workforce capabilities.
• Encourage knowledge sharing among HRBPs to enhance consistency in HR approaches and drive best practices across the business.
• Support leaders in developing their people management skills, fostering a coaching culture that empowers employees and enhances organisational capability.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• CIPD Level 5 or above preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Further HR or business-related qualifications desirable.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong track record of working closely with leadership teams to drive HR strategies and influence decision-making.
• Experience in change management, workforce planning, and employee relations, with a proven ability to navigate complex HR challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in leveraging HR data and analytics to drive business outcomes.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate HR data into meaningful insights and actionable strategies.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and adaptability, ensuring effective communication and leadership support.
• Proficiency in HR technology, systems, and reporting tools.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting for an HR Business Partner (HRBP) ideally based in Central/North of the UK Covering from Conwy, Liverpool, Leeds and Hull up to and including Scotland and any of our branch’s in-between. Within this role you will be an strategic advisor and will be responsible for partnering with senior leaders and driving people strategies that align with business objectives. The role blends operational HR expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring talent management, performance, employee engagement, and workforce planning initiatives support both immediate and long-term goals. By collaborating with Centres of Excellence (CoEs), Shared Services, and HRIS, the HRBP will deliver an effective, data-driven HR service that enhances organisational success and employee experience. An ideal location for this role would be around the Leeds, Nottingham or M62 corridor, to enable travel required.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with senior leaders to understand business priorities and develop people strategies that drive organisational success.
• Align HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring workforce planning supports long-term growth and business continuity.
• Work with HRIS to leverage data-driven insights that inform HR decision-making and highlight areas of focus.
• Act as a champion for HR best practices and continuous improvement within the business, ensuring HR is seen as a proactive and value-adding function.