HR Business Partner

Brackenberry; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 3-month contract in Southwark. The role involves providing high-quality HR support and managing complex employee relations while partnering with senior managers. Candidates should have a degree, CIPD membership (or be working towards it), and strong HR business partnering experience, preferably in local government. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development in HR and employment law.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations casework with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to deliver HR strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations casework.
• Support organisational change initiatives and transformation programmes.

Skills

HR business partnering experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage employee relations casework

Excellent knowledge of employment law

Analytical skills for HR data

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

CIPD membership (or working towards)

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a HR Business Partner on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £24.06 - £31.75 per hour

Overview

The HR Business Partner will provide high-quality, professional HR support across Southwark Council, working in partnership with managers and senior stakeholders to deliver people-focused solutions that enable organisational performance and transformation. This role is pivotal in managing complex employee relations cases, supporting organisational change, and ensuring HR advice is aligned with council objectives.

The postholder will act as a trusted advisor, providing expert HR guidance and delivering innovative people strategies that enhance workforce capability. Prior experience in local government is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior managers, stakeholders, and HR colleagues to deliver HR and workforce strategies aligned with Southwark Councils priorities.
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers on all aspects of employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations casework with professionalism, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and best practice.
• Support organisational change initiatives and transformation programmes, including restructures, TUPE transfers, and cultural change projects.
• Lead on workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning to build organisational capability.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification, ideally with CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) membership (or working towards).

Requirements

• Evidence of continuing professional development in HR and employment law.
• Strong HR business partnering experience within a complex organisation, preferably within local government or public sector.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations casework with confidence and professionalism.
• Experience of supporting organisational change, restructures, and transformation programmes.
• Track record of building effective relationships with senior leaders and influencing at a strategic level.
• Ability to analyse HR data and produce clear, insightful reports to inform decisions.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and best practice.
• Strong communication, coaching, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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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