Lead HR Business Partner

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ebbw Vale is seeking a Lead HR Business Partner to manage a team and support the delivery of its Workforce Strategy. Key responsibilities include providing HR advice on recruitment and complex employee relations, leading change projects, and collaborating with senior leaders. The ideal candidate will possess strategic change experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a solid knowledge of employment legislation. Access to a vehicle is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting and delivering strategic change projects.
• Ability to interpret data and drive positive change.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team supporting Workforce Strategy delivery.
• Provide HR advice on recruitment and complex employee relations.
• Lead on HR support for organisational redesign.

Skills

Strategic and organisational change project support

Data interpretation and analysis

Interpersonal skills

Experience with senior management

HR Systems proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly skilled and motivated HR professional to join our busy team who will share our values and strive to make the Council a great place to work, with a workforce that can meet the current and future needs of our community.

As Lead HR Business Partner, you will manage a team and work closely with senior leaders in supporting the delivery of the Workforce Strategy and achieving our strategic priorities.

Leading and working as part of an effective team you will work collaboratively with senior leaders and front‑line managers across the organisation to support successful achievement of business objectives, coaching and enabling managers to effectively undertake their people management responsibilities.

You will also be responsible for:

• Contributing to and supporting the delivery of the Workforce Strategy to improve service delivery through effective people management and organisational development initiatives.
• Managing the 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 cultural and transformational change projects and actively engage in workforce planning and development to anticipate and respond to future service requirements.
• Leading on the provision of HR advice and support in respect of organisational and service redesign including alternative service delivery models.
• Contributing to, and supporting the development and implementation of effective HR policies in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Leading and contributing to key strategic projects in line with key priorities.
• Working in partnership with trade unions and key stakeholders.

You will also require the following:

• Experience of supporting and delivering strategic and organisational change projects and implementing policy.
• The ability to interpret and analyse data and propose actions to drive positive change.
• Experience of working with senior management and trade unions.
• A sound knowledge of employment legislation and its application.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to form productive collaborative working relationships.
• Substantial experience of Microsoft Office and/or HR Systems.

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.

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

For information on the re‑employment and re‑engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

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.

Want to ask us a question?

For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Julie Morgan, OD Service Manager Workforce [e-mail].

Closing Date: 21st November 2025 at 12:00 midnight

Interview Date: 3rd December 2025