Assistant HR Business Partner (Swindon Council)

Neway International Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking an experienced Assistant HR Business Partner to provide vital HR support to managers and staff. You will be responsible for advising on HR policies, supporting line managers, and contributing to organizational development. Candidates should have strong casework management experience and excellent communication skills. This role is full-time, requiring attendance in the office 2 days a week with a flexible working pattern.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or working towards it.
• Experience in complex organisations.
• Strong casework management experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on HR policies and employment legislation.
• Support and coach line managers.
• Provide HR data insights and maintain records.
• Advise on recruitment and compliance with procedures.

Skills

CIPD qualified

Clear HR advice

Senior manager collaboration

Casework management

Employment law knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Influencing ability

Equality and diversity awareness

Job description

Job Advert: Assistant HR Business Partner – Human Resources

Order Number: OR16812 Customer: Swindon Borough Council

Start Date: 24 November 2025

Duration: 20 Weeks

Hours per Week: 37

Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, United Kingdom

Pay Rates

• PAYE: £27.00 per hour
• Limited/Umbrella: £34.70 per hour

Job Description

Swindon Borough Council is seeking an experienced Assistant HR Business Partner to join the HR Operations team. This role provides vital HR support, advice, and guidance to managers and staff, helping to build strong working relationships and influence outcomes that align with both local and corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance on HR policies, terms and conditions, and employment legislation.
• Support, coach, and empower line managers in managing people issues (disciplinary, grievance, etc.).
• Liaise with trade union representatives on individual and collective issues.
• Screen vacancies and identify redeployment opportunities for employees.
• Undertake job evaluations using benchmarking data to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Provide HR data insights to senior stakeholders and maintain accurate casework records.
• Advise on recruitment and selection processes, ensuring compliance with council procedures.
• Contribute to HR policy development, projects, and briefing papers.
• Maintain professional development and keep up to date with HR policies and employment law.
• Represent HR Operations in meetings and working groups as required.

Candidate Requirements

• CIPD qualified (or working towards) with experience in complex organisations.
• Proven track record of providing clear, balanced HR advice and guidance.
• Experience working with senior managers on complex HR issues.
• Strong casework management experience (disciplinary, grievance, attendance, performance).
• Up-to-date employment law knowledge and ability to apply it in practice.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR, financial, and performance data.
• Ability to challenge, influence, and build strong relationships at all levels.
• Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and ability to foster inclusive workplace practices.

Working Pattern

Full-time, 37 hours per week

Office‑based 2 days per week (one being Wednesday)

Flexibility to attend meetings on site as required

Values and Behaviours

At Swindon Borough Council, we live by our values:

• Connected: Putting Swindon and its people at the heart of everything we do.
• Resilient: Forward‑thinking, working smart, and continuously improving.
• Brave: Respecting and working together with colleagues and customers to achieve success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic council environment, supporting managers and staff while contributing to organisational development.