Strategic HR Business Partner

We are currently working with a Local Authority who are looking for a Strategic HR Business Partner to provide support to the team until July 2026 (subject to extension). The post will provide expert human resources and organisation development support, advice and guidance to managers and employees at the Council. 

Experience in employee relation and change is essential for the role.

Strategic HR Business Partner

Location:         Swindon Borough Council

Rate:                  £550 per day via Umbrella

IR35 Status:   Inside IR35

Duration:         3 months

Hours:              Full-time 

Set-up:             Hybrid working: 2-3 days on-site per week

Duties:

• To work as a professional HR Business Partner to all functions of the Council including Academies, Schools and external customers
• Responsible for the provision of professional, specialist, consistent and proactive HR advice, guidance and coaching in line with the organisations policy and procedural frameworks and legislation.  
• Lead HR projects ensuring appropriate consultation, decision making and implementation processes are followed
• To enhance the organisation’s and customers’ people management performance by equipping and enabling managers to manage their staff with minimal HR intervention through coaching and training delivery

Required skills and experience:

• Ability to advise on the full range of HR matters related to the council and schools
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and best HR practice within a Local Authority setting
• Experience of carrying out job evaluation
• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate to a wide range of audiences

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion