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BBS Recruitment; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Partner for a client in Nottingham. The role provides high‑level HR guidance to managers and senior leaders, supporting the organisation’s People Strategy and effective workforce management.

Responsibilities include handling complex employee relations, supporting hearings and tribunals, advising on employment law, TUPE and policy development, and coordinating workforce change across services.

Qualifications

• Expert HR advice on complex employee relations matters, including attendance, performance management, disciplinary, grievance and conflict resolution.
• Support managers and panels at formal hearings, appeals and Employment Tribunals.
• Liaise with legal teams to manage Tribunal claims and settlements.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist HR advice to senior managers on employment legislation, HR policies and case law.
• Lead on designated HR policies and procedures reflecting current legislation and best practice.
• Advise on workforce change, restructures, TUPE and consultation processes.
• Undertake investigations, gather evidence and prepare reports for hearings.
• Consult and negotiate with trade unions on HR matters and joint consultations.
• Develop and deliver HR briefings, coaching and training on policies and employment law.
• Provide advice on job evaluation processes and support appeals.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide supervision and support to HR Advisors and teams.
• Attend cross-service meetings and contribute to working groups.
• Support HR services to schools and external clients, including income generation.
• Provide information for SARs and FOI requests.
• Ensure learning from casework is reflected in updated policies and practice.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Tribunal handling

Mentoring

Job description

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.

We are seeking an experienced HR Partner for our client based in Nottingham. The HR Partner will provide high‑level professional HR advice, guidance and challenge to managers and senior leaders across the Council and associated services. The role will support the delivery of the Council’s People Strategy, effective people management, workforce planning and organisational change.

Responsibilities for HR Partner:

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters, including attendance, performance management, disciplinary, grievance and conflict resolution.
• Support managers and panels at formal hearings, appeals and, where required, Employment Tribunals and professional regulatory hearings.
• Work closely with legal teams to manage Employment Tribunal claims, including preparing documentation, witness statements, risk assessments and settlement agreements.
• Provide specialist advice to senior managers, including Service Directors, on employment legislation, HR policies, terms and conditions and case law.
• Lead on designated HR policies and procedures, ensuring advice reflects current legislation, case law and best practice.
• Advise managers and school leaders on workforce change, restructures, staffing reductions and TUPE, ensuring appropriate consultation and change management processes.
• Undertake independent investigations, including gathering and analysing evidence and preparing reports for formal hearings.
• Liaise, consult and negotiate with trade unions on HR matters and joint consultation processes.
• Develop and deliver HR briefings, coaching and training covering policies, procedures, employment law and people management.
• Provide advice on job evaluation processes and support appeals where required.
• Analyse workforce data and identify trends, risks and opportunities, recommending appropriate interventions and solutions.
• Provide professional supervision, mentoring and support to HR Advisors and other team members.
• Attend and contribute to HR, cross-service and external working groups, forums and meetings.
• Support the delivery and promotion of HR services to schools and external clients, including income generation where appropriate.
• Provide relevant HR information for Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
• Ensure learning from HR casework is shared and reflected in updated policies, guidance and practice.