HR Business Operations Partner

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector consultancy firm is seeking an experienced HR Business Operations Partner to provide extensive HR support across the employee lifecycle. The role requires strong HR generalist experience, preferably in large organizations, and compliance with employment law. This temporary hybrid position offers £18.85 per hour, with a 6-month contract length, requiring 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Strong HR generalist experience, ideally in public sector or large organizations.
• Excellent understanding of HR operations and employment law.
• Ability to influence and advise managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and Council policy.
• Support HR strategies, policies, and organizational change initiatives.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Understanding of employment law

Confident communicator

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Job Title: HR Business Operations Partner

Reference: Bradford 5280797

Salary: £18.85 per hour PAYE with accrued holiday and pension contribution

Hours: 37 hours per week Monday-Friday

Role length: 6 months opening assignment

Job type: Hybrid

Location: Bradford

Contract Type: Temporary

The role: Bradford Council is seeking an experienced HR and Business Operations Officer to provide comprehensive operational HR support across the employee lifecycle. The postholder will ensure that all HR activity complies with Council policy, current employment law and best practice, delivering an efficient, professional service to managers and employees. Working within the HR & Workforce team, you’ll play a key role in developing a high-quality HR operations service, balancing self-service support with hands‑on guidance when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR advice and operational support across the employee lifecycle (including sickness absence, performance, capability, grievance and disciplinary matters).
• Ensure advice and actions comply with employment legislation, Council policy, and relevant frameworks (e.g. Green Book, NHS Agenda for Change).
• Support the implementation of HR strategies, policies and organisational change initiatives, including TUPE and restructures.
• Advise on recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR policies and procedures.
• Deliver a professional HR service through the HR Front Door and Service Desk.
• Work collaboratively across the HR & Workforce function to promote a consistent, inclusive and high‑performing service.

What the client is looking for

• Strong HR generalist experience, ideally within a public sector or large, complex organisation.
• Excellent understanding of HR operations, employment law and best practice.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) required.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise managers at all levels.
• Experience supporting workforce change, TUPE, and employee relations matters.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to service‑level agreements.
• Politically sensitive with a collaborative, inclusive working style.

Desirable

• Experience of strategic HR business partnering or workforce planning.
• Knowledge of organisational design, wellbeing, and engagement practices.
• Experience using HR systems in a large organisation.