Assistant HR Business Partner

Avon and Somerset Police; Portishead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Assistant HR Business Partner, where you will play a crucial role in delivering effective HR solutions. This position offers the chance to work closely with leaders and colleagues, driving HR excellence and supporting business change. With a focus on employee relations, policy development, and project management, you will be instrumental in shaping a collaborative and inclusive workplace. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while contributing to meaningful change in a supportive environment that values growth and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave

Access to wellbeing services

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Gym access

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent knowledge of HR practices.
• Experienced in managing employee relations and policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on employee relations matters and HR practices.
• Support casework including capability and disciplinary issues.
• Lead HR projects to improve people services.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Policy Development

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Knowledge of Employment Law

Job description

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With a workforce of over 6,000 people, including police officers, staff, PCSOs and volunteers Avon and Somerset Police is one of the largest regional police forces in England and Wales. We are a progressive, inclusive and caring organisation committed to delivering outstanding policing for everyone. Everyone in our team plays a part in helping the public when they need us most.

Location: Portishead Police HQ and hybrid working

Contract type: Permanent – full time and part time opportunities available

Grade: SO2

Hours per week: 37 or 22.2 (over 3 days including Friday)

Apply now: Assistant HR Business Partner - Avon and Somerset Police

What We Offer

Joining Avon and Somerset Police means more than just a role in HR. It’s an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in a supportive environment that values growth and innovation. We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working, with the majority of your time home-based
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and the option to buy additional leave
• Access to wellbeing services including mental health support, staff networks and occupational health
• Pension scheme and financial wellbeing support
• Staff discounts, gym access and cycle-to-work scheme
• A collaborative, inclusive and values-led culture

About the Role

As an Assistant HR Business Partner, you will work closely with leaders and HR colleagues to support the delivery of effective people solutions. This includes supporting business change, managing employee relations casework, advising on policy and procedures and improving performance and attendance.

You’ll be a key point of contact for line managers, employees and senior leaders, offering advice and driving HR excellence across your area of responsibility. You’ll also contribute to wider service improvement through research, analysis and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and guide managers on employee relations matters
• Champion HR practices that reflect our values – Caring, Inclusive, Learning and Courageous
• Develop policies and tools through research and colleague engagement
• Support casework including capability, disciplinary and attendance matters
• Lead and contribute to HR projects that improve people services

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or has equivalent knowledge of employment law and current HR practice
• Experienced in managing and advising on employee relations casework and policy implementation
• A confident communicator with the ability to influence and adapt across different audiences and settings
• Able to manage high volumes of varied work while meeting competing deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative, especially when delivering projects or reviewing processes
• Solutions-focused and open to change and continuous improvement

Additional Information

We have two vacancies available:

• 1 x Full time (37 hours per week)
• 1 x Part time (22.2 hours over 3 days, including Friday)

These are blended roles with flexible home working and some travel required across the force area.

• Shortlisting will take place week commencing 28 April 2025
• Interviews will be held week commencing 5 May 2025
• To be eligible, you must have a three-year checkable history in the UK, ideally having been resident in the UK for the past three years

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and want to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of policing in a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now: Assistant HR Business Partner - Avon and Somerset Police

For further information, please contact us at: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources, Project Management, and Consulting

• Industries

  Law Enforcement, Government Administration, and Public Safety

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