HR Business Partner
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,181 to £51,356 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Keynsham, Bristol |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RITM0232056 |
Summary
Fixed Term Contract (until 31/03/2027)
Do you have a passion for supporting people and driving organisational change in the public sector? We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist Business Partner to join our team and help shape the future of our local government services.
About the Role:
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll work collaboratively with service managers to deliver high-quality HR support across a diverse workforce. You’ll play a key role in enabling transformation, improving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and council policies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with senior managers to develop and implement workforce strategies aligned to council objectives.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, workplace resolution, and change management.
• Support organisational development initiatives, including restructures and service redesign.
• Drive recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain talent in critical roles.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all services.
• Use workforce data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
About You:
• Significant experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within local government or public sector.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and local government HR frameworks.
• Skilled in managing change and supporting organisational transformation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Skilled in using people data and HR analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement and influencing decision making.
• CIPD qualified (Level 7) or equivalent experience.
For further information on this role, please contact Jo Griffin, Head of HR on 01225 395605 or email jo_griffin@bathnes.gov.uk
Do you have a passion for supporting people and driving organisational change in the public sector? We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist Business Partner to join our team and help shape the future of our local government services.
About the Role:
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll work collaboratively with service managers to deliver high-quality HR support across a diverse workforce. You’ll play a key role in enabling transformation, improving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and council policies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with senior managers to develop and implement workforce strategies aligned to council objectives.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, workplace resolution, and change management.
• Support organisational development initiatives, including restructures and service redesign.
• Drive recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain talent in critical roles.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all services.
• Use workforce data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
About You:
• Significant experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within local government or public sector.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and local government HR frameworks.
• Skilled in managing change and supporting organisational transformation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Skilled in using people data and HR analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement and influencing decision making.
• CIPD qualified (Level 7) or equivalent experience.
For further information on this role, please contact Jo Griffin, Head of HR on 01225 395605 or email jo_griffin@bathnes.gov.uk
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