HR Project Partner (Absence Management and Wellbeing)

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council seeks an experienced HR professional to lead and transform sickness absence management across the Council, driving a proactive, prevention-focused approach that improves attendance and employee wellbeing.

You will work with managers, unions and HR colleagues to develop strategies, use data to identify trends and deliver meaningful change across the organisation. CIPD Level 7 qualification (or working towards) and strong employment-law knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on complex sickness absence and employee relations.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Sound understanding of employment law.
• Ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and transform sickness absence management across the Council.
• Develop strategies, improve processes and embed best practice.
• Work with managers, unions and HR colleagues to deliver change.
• Use data and insights to identify trends and inform decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Influencing stakeholders

Employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Job details

Salary £40,444 - £46,579 | Grade 8 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Package Permanent Job category/type Human Resources, HR Services & Organisation Development, Resources Date posted 21/09/2026 Job reference REQ006581 Attachments HR Project Partner (Absence Management and Wellbeing).docx REQ006581 HR Project Partner (Absence Management and Wellbeing).docx

Job description

Make a real impact on attendance, wellbeing and organisational culture.

This is not a traditional sickness absence management role. We're looking for an experienced HR professional to lead and transform how sickness absence is managed across the Council, driving a proactive, prevention focused approach that improves attendance, that supports employee wellbeing and builds management capability.

About the Role

You will work closely with managers, senior leaders, trade unions and HR colleagues to develop effective strategies, improve processes and embed best practice. You'll use data and insight to identify trends, influence decision making and deliver meaningful change across the organisation.

About You

You will be a CIPD Level 7 qualified (or working towards) HR professional with significant experience advising on complex sickness absence cases and employee relations matters. You'll have strong analytical skills, a sound understanding of employment law and the ability to influence, challenge and support stakeholders at all levels.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to influence organisational culture and help create a healthier, more supportive workplace. If you're looking for a role that combines strategic thinking, data-driven decision making and people-focused change, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact [e-mail] or 01495 742254.

The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB