HR Business Partner

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an HR Generalist Business Partner in Bristol. You will provide high-quality HR support, partner with service managers to develop workforce strategies, and offer expert advice on employee relations. The ideal candidate has significant HR experience, specializes in UK employment law, and has excellent communication skills. This role is essential for driving transformation and promoting equality across the workforce. Further details can be discussed with the hiring manager.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HR Business Partner roles, preferably in local government.
• Strong understanding of HR frameworks and employment law in the UK.
• Skilled in managing transformation and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior managers to develop workforce strategies.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations cases.
• Support organizational development initiatives and service redesign.
• Drive recruitment and retention strategies for critical roles.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across services.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Change management

Communication skills

Data analytics skills

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

Fixed Term Contract (until 31/03/2027)

Do you have a passion for supporting people and driving organisational change in the public sector? We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist Business Partner to join our team and help shape the future of our local government services.

About the Role

As an HR Business Partner, you’ll work collaboratively with service managers to deliver high-quality HR support across a diverse workforce. You’ll play a key role in enabling transformation, improving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and council policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior managers to develop and implement workforce strategies aligned to council objectives.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, workplace resolution, and change management.
• Support organisational development initiatives, including restructures and service redesign.
• Drive recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain talent in critical roles.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all services.
• Use workforce data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

About You

• Significant experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within local government or public sector.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and local government HR frameworks.
• Skilled in managing change and supporting organisational transformation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build strong relationships.Skilled in using people data and HR analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement and influencing decision making.
• CIPD qualified (Level 7) or equivalent experience.

For further information on this role, please contact Jo Griffin, Head of HR on 01225 395605 or email [e-mail]