Job Description
3 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Strategic HR Business Partner – Interims will support Swindon Borough Council’s Group Human Resources and Organisational Development team on a temporary basis.
• This role involves providing expert HR guidance, leading strategic initiatives, and supporting organisational change across the Council.
• The role is hybrid, based at Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, with 2–3 days onsite per week.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior leaders and managers on all people-related matters.
• Provide strategic support in organisational development, workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects, policies, and initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including interim and permanent appointments.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, HR policies, and Council standards.
• Analyse workforce metrics and provide actionable insights to improve organisational performance.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, influencing decision-making at all levels.
Skills/Experience:
• Proven experience as a Strategic HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law, HR policies, and best practice.
• Experience with organisational change, workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse HR data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Experience in hybrid working environments and project management.
Additional Information:
• Bi-Weekly Payments.
• Employment type: Temporary, 12-week assignment.
• Working hours: 37 per week.
• Start date: 15 April 2026.
• Rate: £74.36 per hour (Limited/Umbrella).
Requirements
• Proven experience as a Strategic HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist. • Strong understanding of UK employment law, HR policies, and best practice. • Experience with organisational change, workforce planning, and employee relations. • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to analyse HR data and provide strategic recommendations. • Experience in hybrid working environments and project management.