Full job descriptionWe are currently working with a South West based Local Authority who are looking for two HR Business Partners to join their team, one on an interim basis and the other on a permanent basis.
These critical interim roles will partner with service areas and external customers to strategically support the business, provide proactive specialist advice, and lead on initiatives to design and deliver organisational transformation.
Job: 1x Interim HR Business Partner + 1x Permanent HR Business Partner (22.2 hours per week)
Duration: 12 Months for interim


Location: Devon
Start date: ASAP
Rate: £21-£26 per day via Umbrella, Inside IR35 (Depending on experience)
Site presence: Hybrid, may require weekly on-site attendance
Role Details
*Partner with functions across the Council, Schools, and Academies to strategically support business outcomes and transformational goals

*Act as the first point of contact for internal and external customers, providing consistent, proactive HR advice, guidance, and coaching in line with frameworks and employment law

*Manage complex employee relations cases, including attendance management, disciplinary, grievance, capability, and organizational restructuring

*Lead HR projects, ensuring appropriate consultation, trade union engagement, decision-making, and implementation processes are followed

*Manage TUPE transfers both inward and outward, ensuring all employer and statutory obligations are met effectively

*Analyze and present complex information in reports to inform and influence key business decisions

*Review, develop, and update Corporate and School HR policies and procedures by interpreting new legislation and conducting necessary research

*Design and deliver bespoke training packages and provide professional coaching to managers to develop their people management skills

Requirements
*CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience, alongside active CIPD membership

*Proven experience working within a Human Resources team providing strategic and specialist advice to managers, schools, and external organizations

*Expert knowledge of employment law, legislation, NJC/JNC terms, and Teachers’ Pay and Conditions

*Strong history of building positive working relationships with Trade Unions, including active consultation and negotiation

*Knowledge of GLPC and Hay Job Evaluation schemes with experience undertaking detailed role evaluations



Should this position be of interest to you, please apply or send an email with an updated copy of your CV to and myself or a member of the team will give you a call to discuss further


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