Assistant HR Business Partner
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Category : Human Resources
Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG
Charnwood Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37:00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £27.00
Will be required 2-3 days per week and as and when required for meetings
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out document review and redaction of personal data for SAR responses, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
2. Assist in the logging, coordination, and timely processing of Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and EIR requests.
3. Prepare draft responses using standard processes and templates.
4. Identify and escalate complex issues, risks, and potential exemptions to senior IG staff.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required
3 years or more solid experience handling personal data, redaction, or casework in a regulated environment.
Understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and FOI principles.
High attention to detail and the ability to work with large volumes of documents.
Strong written communication skills.
Ability to manage workload to statutory deadlines.
Comfortable working with sensitive or distressing information
HR Business Partner
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.
Accountabilities:
representatives across the Directorate(s) to ensure positive interactions and speedy resolution of
any issues that arise
? Understands local issues in the Directorates and takes action based on the implications from a HR
perspective
? Ensures that relevant work is passed to the appropriate point in HR as required
? 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.
? Any other duties commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
Context and Dimensions:
Flexibility
The above is not an exhaustive list and the role holder may be required to undertake additional or
alternative tasks and duties as the needs of the business dictate, provided they are within the individual�s
capabilities and skills set at an appropriate level.
Variation
This is a description of the job as required at the date shown. It is the practice of this Authority to
periodically examine job descriptions, update them and ensure that they relate to the job performed, or to
incorporate any proposed changes. This procedure will be conducted by the appropriate manager in
consultation with the post holder.
4
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications:
1. CIPD qualified, or working towards this with experience of working effectively in a
complex organisation.
2. A proven track record of providing clear, balanced advice and guidance on HR
Issues
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
Knowledge and Experience:
5. Significant experience of casework management; disciplinary, grievance,
attendance and well-being, conduct and performance
6. Up-to-date employment law knowledge, practical application on case
management and ability to apply and implement process and policy change
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills
8. Solid understanding and experience in applying employee relations and
employment practices in order to manage employee issues.
9. Interpret the Council�s HR Policy & Procedures and provide advice to
stakeholders appropriate to the situation
10. Develop HR colleagues and line managers
11. Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate data and establish key insights
12. Ability to interpret financial, people and performance data and commentaries
13. Ability to review and challenge content provided by other team members and local
20. Aware of the impact of their area on the EDI agenda and able to foster inclusive
workplace relationships / drive continuous improvement as a result
Aptitudes, Skills and Competencies:
21. Experience of working successfully with Senior Managers on complex HR issues
22. Ability to challenge and influence as well as taking ownership and responsibility
23. Is able to work effectively with people at all levels and builds strong relationships
Special Conditions of Recruitment:
24, Attendance at Council premises on a dedicated day each week is essential.
25. Attendance at meetings on site at times is required to meet objectives.
Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG
Charnwood Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37:00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £27.00
Will be required 2-3 days per week and as and when required for meetings
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out document review and redaction of personal data for SAR responses, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
2. Assist in the logging, coordination, and timely processing of Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and EIR requests.
3. Prepare draft responses using standard processes and templates.
4. Identify and escalate complex issues, risks, and potential exemptions to senior IG staff.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required
3 years or more solid experience handling personal data, redaction, or casework in a regulated environment.
Understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and FOI principles.
High attention to detail and the ability to work with large volumes of documents.
Strong written communication skills.
Ability to manage workload to statutory deadlines.
Comfortable working with sensitive or distressing information
HR Business Partner
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.
Accountabilities:
representatives across the Directorate(s) to ensure positive interactions and speedy resolution of
any issues that arise
? Understands local issues in the Directorates and takes action based on the implications from a HR
perspective
? Ensures that relevant work is passed to the appropriate point in HR as required
? 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.
? Any other duties commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
Context and Dimensions:
Flexibility
The above is not an exhaustive list and the role holder may be required to undertake additional or
alternative tasks and duties as the needs of the business dictate, provided they are within the individual�s
capabilities and skills set at an appropriate level.
Variation
This is a description of the job as required at the date shown. It is the practice of this Authority to
periodically examine job descriptions, update them and ensure that they relate to the job performed, or to
incorporate any proposed changes. This procedure will be conducted by the appropriate manager in
consultation with the post holder.
4
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications:
1. CIPD qualified, or working towards this with experience of working effectively in a
complex organisation.
2. A proven track record of providing clear, balanced advice and guidance on HR
Issues
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
Knowledge and Experience:
5. Significant experience of casework management; disciplinary, grievance,
attendance and well-being, conduct and performance
6. Up-to-date employment law knowledge, practical application on case
management and ability to apply and implement process and policy change
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills
8. Solid understanding and experience in applying employee relations and
employment practices in order to manage employee issues.
9. Interpret the Council�s HR Policy & Procedures and provide advice to
stakeholders appropriate to the situation
10. Develop HR colleagues and line managers
11. Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate data and establish key insights
12. Ability to interpret financial, people and performance data and commentaries
13. Ability to review and challenge content provided by other team members and local
20. Aware of the impact of their area on the EDI agenda and able to foster inclusive
workplace relationships / drive continuous improvement as a result
Aptitudes, Skills and Competencies:
21. Experience of working successfully with Senior Managers on complex HR issues
22. Ability to challenge and influence as well as taking ownership and responsibility
23. Is able to work effectively with people at all levels and builds strong relationships
Special Conditions of Recruitment:
24, Attendance at Council premises on a dedicated day each week is essential.
25. Attendance at meetings on site at times is required to meet objectives.