We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Swindon t o assist with the appointment of a n Assistant HR Business Partner on a 3 - months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay : £26.00 - £33.70 per hour Summary: The Assistant HR Business Partner provides vital operational support and professional guidance to managers and staff across the Councils Directorates. This role acts as a bridge between HR policy and practical application, focusing on building effective working relationships to influence and support the achievement of both local and corporate objectives. You will play a key role in coaching managers through people issues, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and driving positive employee relations through collaboration with trade unions and stakeholders. Responsibilities: Update and maintain accurate casework databases (electronic and paper-based) to ensure data integrity. Facilitate the speedy resolution of individual cases or local collective issues through positive interaction and negotiation. Screen all vacancies and manage the redeployment register to identify and match employees with suitable alternative opportunities. Undertake research and prepare briefing papers to support the HR Business Partner in strategic decision-making. Identify opportunities for process improvements and organizational development. Qualifications: CIPD Qualified (or actively working towards qualification) with experience in a complex organizational environment. Essentials: Significant experience managing disciplinary, grievance, attendance, and well-being cases. Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and the ability to apply it practically to policy and process change. Strong ability to evaluate complex data (financial, people, and performance) and establish key insights from internal and external sources (e.g., ACAS, CIPD). Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. OR24451