Assistant HR Business Partner

Brackenberry; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority partner in Swindon is seeking an Assistant HR Business Partner for a 4.5-month contract. The role involves providing HR support, coaching managers, and handling casework. Candidates should be CIPD qualified or working towards certification, with solid HR experience. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Solid experience providing HR advice in a complex organization.
• Experience managing HR casework including disciplinary and grievance.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate HR advice in line with Council policies.
• Support managers with HR issues including disciplinary and attendance.
• Liaise with trade unions regarding employee matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis skills

Education

CIPD qualified or working towards

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Swindon to assist with the appointment of an Assistant HR Business Partner, on a 4.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay

£27.00 - £34.70 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely HR advice in line with Council policies and employment law
• Support and coach managers with HR issues including disciplinary, grievance, and attendance
• Liaise with trade unions and represent HR in meetings regarding employee matters
• Manage redeployment opportunities and support job evaluations
• Analyse and present HR data and trends (e.g., absence, grievances, performance)

Essential Requirements

• CIPD qualified or working towards
• Solid experience providing HR advice in a complex organisation
• Experience managing HR casework (disciplinary, grievance, sickness, performance)
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and data analysis skills

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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