HR Business Partner (Various Posts)

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to foster a positive workplace culture and support the HR service covering various responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a level 5 CIPD qualification and a proven track record in managing complex employee relations. This role offers competitive salary, generous leave provisions, and flexible working arrangements. Candidates should be capable of working with trade unions and have a strong knowledge of employment legislation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified (level 5) or equivalent is a must.
• Experience working in Human Resources dealing with complex employee relations.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and its application.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Workforce Strategy to improve service delivery.
• Provide professional advice on recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• Enable service transformation through effective HR strategies.
• Support performance management culture within Schools.
• Work in partnership with trade unions and key stakeholders.

Skills

CIPD qualified (level 5)

Knowledge of employment legislation

Experience in complex employee relations

Strong communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced, HR professional who thrives in a collaborative, busy environment where you can make a real difference? If so we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for HR Business Partners to join our team who will share our values and play a key role in shaping a positive, high‑performing workplace culture, with a workforce that can meet the current and future needs of our community.

As a HR Business Partner you will contribute to the delivery of a high quality HR Service across the full range of HR activity with a focus on supporting managers to effectively manage their workforce and fulfil their responsibilities in compliance with best practice, policy and legislation. One of the positions available will support the HR Service for Schools.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to and supporting the delivery of the Workforce Strategy to improve service delivery through effective people management and organisational development initiatives.
• Provision of professional advice and support in relation to recruitment and selection, resolution of challenging and complex employee relations matters, disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence and performance management.
• Enabling and supporting service transformation through the use of effective Organisational Development interventions and Human Resource Management strategies.
• Supporting the performance management culture within Schools and Directorates, including capability related casework and advising and guiding managers and headteachers through the relevant policies.
• Working in partnership with trade unions and key stakeholders.

You will be CIPD qualified (level 5 as a minimum) or equivalent with a knowledge of employment legislation and its application. A proven track record and experience of working in Human Resources dealing with complex employee relations matters is essential.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual and special leave provisions
• Flexible working arrangements, in terms of working hours, working arrangements, and work locations
• A wide range of family friendly policies to support a healthy work‑life balance
• An employee benefits scheme that includes a range of offers and discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities

Legal & Conditions

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre‑employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child Barred List.

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for working purposes is a requirement of the role.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

Closing Information

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 4th January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed