Assistant HR Business Partner

Assistant HR Business Partner
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Assistant HR Business Partner based in Swindon with a leading Local Authority.
Rate: £34/hour – Umbrella.
37 hours per week.
 
Purpose:
To provide HR support and assistance to the HR Operations team and give advice and guidance to managers and staff. In doing so the role holder will build and develop effective working relationships with managers which will allow the role holder to have an impact in influencing and supporting managers to achieve their local and the corporate objectives

Responsibilities:

• To advise on and participate in staff appointments where appropriate, ensuring that Council procedures are followed in terms of the grading, advertising recruitment and selection of staff.
• To contribute to the overall development of the HR team including HR policy development and projects.
• To undertake research as required and support the HRBP to prepare briefing papers as necessary.
• To maintain own continuing professional development and to liaise/network with other HR practitioners as appropriate.
• To maintain and keep up to date with HR policies and procedures and to respond to queries from managers and staff on terms and conditions of employment as appropriate.
• To ensure effective communication with colleagues across the Council and externally where appropriate regarding work in progress, emerging trends, issues or problems.
• To participate in working groups as required and to attend other meetings on behalf of the HRBP and the HR Operations team as required.

Requirements 
1. CIPD qualified, or working towards this with experience of working effectively in a complex organisation.
2. Experience working in a council or housing association 
3. Experience of working successfully with Senior Managers on complex HR issues
4. Experience of working in a HR department in a customer focused organisation, proactively facilitating and leading change 


submission deadline : 24 Jan 2025


Please apply with submission of your CV or For more information and a confidential chat about the position, please do not hesitate to call us on +44(0) 208 138 4125