HR Business Partner Manager – Maldon District Council

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Maldon District Council is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner Manager to lead the HR Business Advisory team and support the delivery of people priorities. You will provide expert advice on employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and people management, while overseeing complex casework and driving service improvements across the HR function.

You will manage a portfolio of complex casework, partner with managers and senior leaders, and attend the office at least two

Qualifications

• CIPD Chartered HR professional with senior-level HR practice in local government/public sector.
• Level 7 degree-qualified with strong employment law knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead complex HR casework and drive organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR Business Advisory team, overseeing complex casework and ensuring consistent advice across the council.
• Provide expert advice to managers and senior leaders on employee relations, workforce planning and people risk.
• Drive continuous improvement across the HR service and support organisational change initiatives.
• Balance risk, wellbeing and outcomes while delivering high-quality HR guidance.

Skills

Employee relations

Workforce planning

People management

Strategic HR

Employment law

HR metrics

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Chartered HR Professional

Level 7 degree qualification

Job description

HR Business Partner Manager – Maldon District Council

Permanent, Full Time

From £49,435.14 to £54,930.6053,175.80 per annum

Location: Maldon

Closing Date: 25th October 2026

Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to support the role of HR Business Partner Manager to lead our HR Business Advisor service and support the delivery of our people priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with managers and senior leaders, providing expert advice on employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and people management. You will lead a small team, oversee complex casework and help drive continuous improvement across our HR service.

As well as leading and developing the HR Business Advisor team, you will maintain your own portfolio of complex HR casework, providing expert business partnering support to managers and senior leaders across the Council.

You will be expected to attend the office for at least two days per week working additional days subject to business need to allow management support to the team, team working days and in person support for own casework. Check out Maldon’s careers page to see what it’s like to work for Maldon.

Role Purpose:

• Leading and developing the HR Business Advisory team to effectively manage HR casework activity, balancing risk, employee wellbeing and organisational outcomes.
• To provide operational leadership to ensure enquiries, cases and escalations are managed consistently, timely and at the appropriate level.
• Supporting managers and senior leaders on complex workforce matters with own casework.
• Overseeing employee relations casework and ensuring consistent HR advice across the organisation.
• Contributing to organisational change, workforce planning and service improvement initiatives.

Building effective relationships with managers, trade unions and key stakeholders.

The Experience You Will Bring:

A highly experienced and CIPD chartered HR professional, Level 7 degree‑qualified with a strong track record of continuous professional development, you will bring substantial senior‑level experience in strategic HR practice within a local government or public sector context. With in‑depth knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and organisational operations, you will demonstrate expertise in employee relations, workforce planning and people risk, alongside the effective use of HR metrics to inform decision‑making. You will be confident managing complex casework, leading organisational change and delivering consistent, high‑quality HR advice, while building strong relationships with managers, trade unions and stakeholders. A collaborative leader, you will be skilled in coaching colleagues, influencing at all levels, and balancing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Committed to customer‑centred service delivery, you will champion effective business partnering and the practical application of equality, diversity and inclusion, maintaining professionalism, discretion and integrity at all times.

Be part of Maldon District Council – ‘Where Quality of Life Matters’

For further information about the organisation, please visit the Maldon District Council website.

Essex Shared Services is advertising this role as part of its partnership with Maldon District Council; however, the successful candidate will be employed directly by Maldon District Council.

Company: Essex County Council

Salary: £49435.14 – £54930.60 per annum + Pension

Location: Maldon, Essex

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Human Resources & Recruitment

Job Role: Manager