Human Resources Business Partner

Hertsmere Borough Council; Hertsmere; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27–32 days

Flexi-Leave

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hertsmere Borough Council is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to advise on employee relations, employment law and organisational change, while leading on complex casework and HR policies. The role focuses on delivering a proactive, supportive service to managers and staff in a changing local government environment.

You will build strong relationships with managers, support workforce planning and contribute to the Council's People Strategy, with a permanent, full-time contract and a

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior HR role with complex employee relations cases.
• Proven ability to develop HR policies and support formal disciplinary processes.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy with clear written documentation and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employee relations and employment law across the Council.
• Lead on organisational change and workforce planning initiatives.
• Develop and implement HR policies and people-focused projects.
• Provide practical, solutions-focused advice and build strong cross-manager relationships.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

Organisational change

Workforce planning

Policy development

Data analysis

Documentation

Job description

Join our friendly, supportive HR team and play a key role in helping our people and services succeed. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity where you'll work in partnership with managers across the Council, providing expert HR advice while contributing to a positive, inclusive workplace, delivering services that make a real difference to our community.

This is an exciting time for Hertsmere as we prepare for Local Government Reorganisation - one of the most significant organisational change programmes in the Council's history, offering a unique opportunity to help shape the future of local government while supporting our people through a period of transformation.

As a trusted HR Business Partner, you'll advise on employee relations, employment law, organisational change and workforce planning, while leading on complex casework, HR policies and people-focused projects. You'll build strong relationships with managers, support organisational change and help deliver the Council's People Strategy.

We're looking for an experienced HR professional with significant experience in a similar HR role, including managing complex employee relations cases, developing HR policies, and supporting formal disciplinary processes. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills are essential, with the ability to produce clear, accurate written documentation, interpret data, and maintain precise records.

You'll have up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, organisational change, equality, diversity and inclusion, and be confident building positive relationships while providing practical, solutions-focused advice. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to analyse information and present it clearly are key to success in this role.

The post is offered on a permanent, full time basis (36 hours per week).

Benefits include:

• 27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays
• Flexi-Leave - accrue extra hours & exchange for up to 2 days leave per month
• Free gym membership
• Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home (subject to service requirements).