HR Business Partner (R)

Sefton Redeployment; Sefton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council is seeking an HR Business Partner to support delivery of key people priorities across the Council, working with managers to implement practical solutions and positive workforce outcomes.

You will provide professional HR advice on employee matters, contribute to organisational improvement, and help drive the future of HR in Sefton. The role requires a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience through involvement in a varied range of workforce projects, organisational initiatives and operational HR activities.

As an HR Business Partner, you will support the delivery of key people priorities across the Council, working collaboratively with managers and colleagues to implement practical solutions and positive workforce outcomes. Alongside project work, you will provide professional HR advice and guidance on a range of employee matters and contribute to organisational improvement activity.

Joining our team offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, supporting leaders and managers to deliver positive outcomes for our workforce and the communities we serve.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can successfully manage competing priorities. If you are a self-motivated individual with a solution-focused mindset, a collaborative approach, and a passion for driving positive organisational change, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of an evolving team, shaping the future of HR at Sefton Council.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 6th September.

Provisional interview dates are expected the week commencing 14th September 2026.

This vacancy may close sooner than the stated deadline if we receive sufficient applications.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.