We're embarking on an exciting journey to transform the way we support, develop, and engage our people - and we're looking for a forward-thinking Assistant HR Business Partner to be part of it. As we introduce a new people strategy, this is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping our organisation's future. You'll work closely with the HR Business Partner and managers across the Council to embed meaningful change, drive continuous improvement, and ensure our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you're passionate about HR and want to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. About the role As an Assistant HR Business Partner, you will play a key part in delivering excellent HR partnering and a support service across the Council. In this interesting and varied role, you will have the opportunity to get involved in creating and delivering HR solutions according to business need as well as supporting projects, implementing change, and coaching and advising managers. In this interesting and varied role, you will have the opportunity to get involved in creating and delivering HR solutions according to business need as well as supporting projects, implementing change, and coaching and advising managers

• CIPD qualified/or working towards a current Level 5 and relevant experience of five years
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent to grade C/4 or higher
• Experience in an employee relations environment dealing with a variety of unions on issues to include restructures.
• Good knowledge of Employment Law.
• To support the HR Business Partner in the delivery of a professional HR service that adds value and delivers effective business-focused solutions.
• Ability to work with others to deliver key outcomes
• Ability to manage time effectively
Special Conditions
• Ability to travel
• BPSS Check
  
  Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years' service and 33 days following 10 years' continuous service
• In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements