HR Business Partner

Local Government South East; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Government South East is seeking an HR Business Partner to support Direct Services, offering expert advice on employee relations and ensuring consistent application of HR policies. The role involves working closely with managers to understand service needs and deliver tailored solutions.

You will back the HR Officer, bring experience from HRBP roles, and enjoy a flexible, supportive environment with opportunities to participate in HR projects across Sevenoaks and Sundridge.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on employee relations and HR policies.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with managers.
• HRBP experience preferred; exposure to HR disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employee relations matters to Direct Services.
• Support the HR Officer and help develop in HR disciplines.
• Role involves 2 days at Dunbrik Depot (Sundridge), 1 day at Argyle Road (Sevenoaks), and 2 days work from home.

Job description

HR Business Partner

Salary: £48,418- £51,661 (Band F)

• Full Time
• Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent
• Posted 3 days ago
• £48,418- £51,661 £ / Year
• Closes: 5 October 2026

Working in the heart of the Council, you’ll support our busy Direct Services at Dunbrik Depot, leading and providing advice on a wide variety of employee relations matters. You’ll need to understand the service needs and challenges to be able to provide appropriate solutions so building strong working relationships with managers is essential.

You’ll develop our supportive and empowering culture here at Sevenoaks and ensure a consistent approach through the application of HR policies and practices.

As HR Business Partner, you’ll support the HR Officer to develop and grow in their role, providing them exposure to different HR disciplines. Ideally, you will have worked in the HR Business Partner role before, and you will have experience of dealing with complex employee matters. In return, we can offer a flexible and supportive working environment, the opportunity to be involved in exciting HR projects and numerous development opportunities.

This role will be based 2 days a week at our Dunbrik Depot in Sundridge, 1 day at Argyle Road in Sevenoaks, and 2 days working from home.