Job Description
HR Business Partner
Location: Keynsham / Bath (2 days per week office-based)
Contract: Interim
Rate: Please submit your hourly rate or desired pay
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support Bath & North East Somerset Council, working closely with senior leaders to deliver impactful, people-focused solutions across a diverse range of services. This role will have a particular focus on supporting our operational teams based at local depots, predominantly in Keynsham and Bath.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a dynamic public-sector environment and is confident operating as a trusted adviser.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with senior managers to design and implement workforce strategies aligned with council objectives.
* Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, workplace resolution, capability and change management.
* Support organisational development programmes, restructures and service redesign activities.
* Lead on recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain talent across critical roles.
* Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across all council services.
* Utilise workforce data and HR analytics to inform decision-making, identify trends, and support continuous improvement.
About You
We’re looking for a confident, solutions-focused HR Generalist/Business Partner with the following:
* Significant HR Business Partner experience, ideally within local government or wider public sector.
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and local government HR frameworks.
* Demonstrable experience managing change and supporting organisational transformation.
* Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret people data to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
* CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience).