HR Business Partner

Brent Council; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 52,194 - 55,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Access to Employee Assistance programme

Season ticket loan for public transport

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with business objectives and enhance employee relations. The role offers 36 hours per week, a competitive salary, and flexibility to work from home two days a week. Benefits include extensive annual leave, family-friendly policies, and various employee support programs.

Qualifications

• Passionate HR professional with proven experience.
• Track record of building effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders on HR strategies.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and performance management.
• Support recruitment and retention strategies.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of human resources best practices

Understanding of current employment law

Effective communication

Influencing and persuasion skills

Job description

Join to apply for the HR Business Partner role at Brent Council.

Base pay range

Salary: £52,194 - £55,323 p.a. incl. London weighting.

Contract: Permanent.

Hours of work: 36 hours per week.

Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time.

The Post

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, driving organisational success. You’ll provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and employee development, ensuring a positive work environment.

Additionally, you will support recruitment, onboarding and retention strategies to build and maintain a high‑performing workforce. By analysing HR data, you will help drive informed decision‑making and contribute to improving overall business outcomes.

As a flexible working organisation, you will have the option to work two days a week from home.

The Person

You will be a passionate HR professional with excellent knowledge and understanding of human resources best practice and a thorough grasp of the practical application of current and upcoming employment law.

An effective communicator, with influencing and persuasion skills, and evidence of success in building and forming working relationships based on credibility and integrity.

Our Offer to You

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)
• A wide range of family‑friendly policies such as parental leave
• Access to affordable parking nearby
• Access to our Zipcar scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling
• Season ticket loan for public transport
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and good onsite facilities
• Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self‑identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability‑confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non‑visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail].

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources