HR Business Partner

4-Month Contract with a Local Authority Summary This 4-month contract role with a local authority is designed to partner with managers, senior leaders, and schools to deliver a professional, proactive, and customer-focused HR service. The HR Business Partner will play a crucial role in supporting the Council's People Strategy by providing expert advice on employee relations, organizational change, workforce planning, employment law, and HR policy.

The position is essential for ensuring effective people management practices, minimising organizational risk, and supporting service delivery objectives.

Responsibilities

Deliver a high-quality HR Business Partnering service aligned with departmental and organizational objectives. Manage complex employee relations casework on a day-to-day basis. Provide expert advice to managers and leaders on employee relations and organizational change matters. Develop and maintain specialist expertise in designated HR policy areas.

Support, coach, and develop HR Advisors and wider team members. Escalate significant risks and complex issues appropriately, proposing practical solutions. Contribute to the continuous improvement and effectiveness of HR service delivery.

Requirements

Essential Experience Minimum of 3 years' experience in an HR advisory or HR Business Partner role. Extensive experience managing complex employee relations casework. Experience supporting managers across the full employment lifecycle. Strong understanding of employment legislation and case law. Experience with workforce change projects, restructures, and organizational redesign.

Essential Qualifications GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above). CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards Chartered Membership (MCIPD), or equivalent HR qualification. Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date HR knowledge. Additional Information Working hours: 37 hours per week.

Location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QP, United Kingdom. Work pattern: 2 days in the office, bi-weekly schedule. The role closes on 17th July 2026, apply ASAP.