Assistant HR Business Partner

TieTalent; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as an Assistant HR Business Partner at a Council embarking on a journey to transform HR practices. In this varied role, you will be instrumental in shaping the future, delivering HR solutions, and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Agile working allowing a mix of home and office

Flexible working arrangements

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Generous local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Generous sickness cover

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or working towards Level 5.
• Five years of relevant experience required.
• Good knowledge of Employment Law.
• Experience dealing with unions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent HR partnering and support services.
• Create and deliver HR solutions according to business needs.
• Support projects and implement changes.

Skills

Employee Relations

Knowledge of Employment Law

Coaching

Time Management

Education

CIPD Level 5

GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4 or higher)

Job description

An exciting time to join West Oxfordshire District Council

Were embarking on an exciting journey to transform the way we support, develop, and engage our people and were 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 organisations future. Youll 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 youre passionate about HR and want to make a genuine impact, wed 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.

You will need

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

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

Closing date for CVs: Thursday 26th June 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025

What can we do for you

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

Terms and conditions apply

These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!

If you feel this is the role for you please click the apply now

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