Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to support the role of HR Business Partner Manager. This is a part‑time position of 14.5 hours per week in a job‑share arrangement, with hybrid working expected and an office visit of at least one team day per week.
Role Purpose
* Deliver a high‑quality, professional HR business partnering service that supports managers and leaders to manage people effectively, in line with council policies, employment legislation and good practice.
* Ensure compliance with employment law, statutory requirements, professional standards and internal HR policies across all areas of employee relations and workforce management.
* Enable the delivery of the council’s workforce and organisational priorities through practical, proportionate and solution‑focused HR advice and interventions.
* Provide operational leadership for HR business partnering and casework activity, ensuring enquiries, cases and escalations are managed consistently, timely and at the appropriate level.
* Support the development and continuous improvement of HR processes, guidance and ways of working, ensuring they are fit for purpose and customer focused.
* Effectively manage HR casework activity, balancing risk, employee wellbeing and organisational outcomes.
* Act as a role model for the service, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, resilience and compassion, with a strong focus on communication, people development and wellbeing.
Key Accountabilities
* Provide operational leadership of HR business partnering and advisory function, ensuring consistent, high‑quality advice and support to managers across the council.
* Oversee the management of employee relations and people management casework, ensuring cases are progressed efficiently, proportionately and in line with employment law, council policy and best practice.
* Support and advise senior managers on complex workforce issues, balancing organisational risk, employee wellbeing and service delivery requirements.
* Manage and develop the HR Business Partner and HR Business Advisors, setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development and capability.
* Ensure effective allocation, prioritisation and quality assurance of HR casework to meet service standards and customer expectations.
* Contribute to the development, review and implementation of HR policies, procedures and guidance, supporting consistency and continuous improvement.
* Work collaboratively with the Head of HR and wider HR functions to deliver workforce priorities, organisational change and improvement activity.
* Build strong working relationships with managers, trade union representatives and internal stakeholders to support effective consultation, problem resolution and positive employee relations.
Experience & Qualifications
A highly experienced and CIPD chartered HR professional (ideally Level 7), degree‑qualified with a strong track record of continuous professional development. Substantial senior‑level experience in strategic HR practice within a local government or public sector context is required. In‑depth knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and organisational operations, with expertise in employee relations, workforce planning and people risk. Demonstrated ability to manage complex casework, lead organisational change and deliver consistent, high‑quality HR advice. Skilled in coaching colleagues, influencing at all levels and balancing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Commitment to customer‑centred service delivery, and championing equality, diversity and inclusion, maintaining professionalism, discretion and integrity at all times.
Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Flexible and agile working
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
* Discounted local gym membership
* Free parking
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability or marital status. Maldon District Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and is a Disability Confident Employer.
Salary & Location
Salary: £41,946.14 – £47,266.03 per annum.
Location: Maldon, Essex.
Sector: Human Resources & Recruitment.
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