Human Resources Business Partner

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed., In this key role, you will act as a trusted HR business partner, providing expert advice and practical support to managers, headteachers and governors across a wide range of workforce matters. The work is varied, impactful and often complex - covering areas such as employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and policy development., We are committed to a mutually beneficial working relationship, built on:

• Trust, openness and respect
• Flexibility and understanding
• Recognition of effort and impact
• Opportunities for growth and progression
We ask for a flexible, proactive approach, as the role can involve changing priorities and regular travel across the county. In return, we offer flexibility in how, when and where you work, including our very popular flexi-time and hybrid working scheme, alongside a supportive environment to help you succeed We actively encourage applications from candidates seeking flexible arrangements, including:
• Part-time working
• Job share
• Hybrid working
• Flexible/ Compressed hours
We will consider all requests., + Human Resources Advice and Administration: Contracts, Absence; Appraisals; Contracts; Disciplinaries; Grievance; Job evaluation; Managing change; Recruitment and onboarding. + Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Advice; Compliance; Risk assessments. + Learning and Development: E-learning; Events; Qualifications panel; Training. + Engagement and Wellbeing: Ceri+; Internal Communications; Recruitment Marketing. + Pay and Benefits: Payroll; Pensions; Timesheets. + Systems: Ceri System and Development; Data and Reporting.


• A confident, credible HR professional with strong employee relations experience.
• Skilled in handling complex and sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Able to build effective relationships across services, including schools and trade unions.
• Solutions-focused, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
You will have: Grade 10:
• Level 5 CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) with a commitment to progress to CIPD Level 7 within 3 years, and
• Around 3+ years' HR experience.
Or, Grade 11:
• CIPD Level 7 qualified and/or Chartered CIPD Membership, and
• Significant HR experience (typically 5+ years) with the ability to operate at a strategic level.
We are a small, close-knit team that prides itself on being:
• Supportive and approachable
• Collaborative and solutions-focused
• Committed to delivering high-quality HR services
  
  Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol is an award winning building. The office, with its open plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.
  
  What we offer
Work-life balance Lifestyle savings scheme Generous employer pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Learning and development