Human Resources Business Partner - 22.20 Hours

Torbay Council; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a part-time HR Business Partner on a fixed-term basis. You will support operational and employee relations work, managing complex cases and providing expert HR advice. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 5 or 7 CIPD qualification and have solid experience in HR. This role requires a flexible working arrangement and ends on 30th June 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR advising managers and employees.
• Expert knowledge of Employment Law and legislation.
• Knowledge of HR policies across various organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and advice across the council.
• Manage and resolve employee relations cases.
• Support change projects and policy development.

Skills

Advising on HR matters

Excellent communication skills

Prioritizing workload

Analytical and research skills

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification

Job description

Application Deadline: 8 August 2025

Department: Corporate Services

Location: Torbay Council

Compensation: £35,412 - £46,142 / year

Description

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Torbay Council are seeking a part time HR Business Partner on a fixed term basis to support the delivery of a variety of operational and employee relations work across the organisation.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play an important role in providing operational support and advice across the council, including managing and resolving employee relations cases, providing expert HR advice, coaching managers, and supporting change projects and policy development. A key part of our HR service delivery is centred around building effective relationships and establishing appropriate solutions in a complex working environment.

We are looking for candidates that are experienced in partnering with key stakeholders, employee relations, change management, and policy development. Knowledge of local government terms and conditions / job evaluation practices would be desirable but not essential. Experience level and qualification of candidates will determine any potential employment offer:
Grade H – Level 5 CIPD qualified candidates.
Grade I to J – Level 7 CIPD qualified candidates, dependent on experience and qualifications.

We are flexible in where and how we work, getting the right candidate is more important than location or working pattern for us. If this sounds like a role that is for you then we would love to hear from you.

This position is for a fixed-term until 30th June 2026.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job descriptions by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/human-resources-business-partner-level-1/
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/human-resources-business-partner-level-2/
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/hr-business-partner-level-3/

For an informal chat please contact Michelle Gruber on 07771 772433 or [e-mail], or Cilla Wilson on 07500 120713 or [e-mail].

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 18th August 2025.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

Essential:

• Ability to advise on a full range of HR matters.
• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to conflicting and changing deadlines.
• Highly developed analysis and research skills with the ability to assess, compile and present information from the business and legislation to inform key business decisions.
• Well organised and detail orientated.
  
  

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of Employment Law and Legislation (depending on experience level).
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of HR policies and procedures across a range of organisations.
• Knowledge of job evaluation schemes is preferable.
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience of working in Human Resources advising managers and employees.
• Qualified to Level 5 or 7 with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
• Experience of managing complex employee relations (and change management activity depending on experience level) cases, interpreting legislation and managing risk.
• Proven experience of researching, developing and writing HR policy.