HR Business Partner Manager - Maldon District Council

Essex County Council; Maldon; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Maldon District Council is recruiting an HR Business Partner Manager to lead the HR Business Advisor service, guiding managers on employee relations, organisational change and workforce planning. You will oversee a small team, manage complex casework and drive improvements across the HR service.

You will partner with managers and senior leaders, delivering expert HR advice across the organisation while maintaining professional and confidential handling of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• A highly experienced CIPD chartered HR professional with Level 7 qualification and extensive senior HR practice in local government/public sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and people risk management.
• Proven ability to coach, Influence at all levels, and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR Business Advisory team to manage HR casework, balancing risk and organisational outcomes.
• Provide operational leadership to ensure enquiries, cases and escalations are handled consistently and timely.
• Support managers and senior leaders on complex workforce matters with own casework.
• Oversee employee relations casework and ensure consistent HR advice across the organisation.
• Contribute to organisational change, workforce planning and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Workforce planning

People management

Leadership

HR advisory

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 7

Chartered HR professional

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 more information on these roles or if you have any questions, please email [e-mail]. Alternatively, you can contact us by phone:

Samantha Myddelton, Business Development Lead: 0333 013 0098

Thea Towers, Specialist Recruitment Consultant: 0333 013 8008

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.