Ready to bring your HR expertise where it matters most, shaping workforce culture and driving real transformational change across local public services and schools?

Role Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Civic Offices, Bridgend (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: £21.14 per hour

Contract Duration: 3 Months (with possibility of extension)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (No weekends)

Working Arrangement: Hybrid (On-site at Civic Offices at least once a week on Thursdays, plus travel to meetings across the Council)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide lead HR support and professional guidance to managers and headteachers on complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, safeguarding, and redundancies.

• Support organizational change and service transformation programmes, including TUPE, restructures, and alternative service delivery models.

• Deliver front-line coaching and advisory support to managers to optimize employee performance, engagement, and consistent HR policy application.

• Foster effective and harmonious employee relations by working in close partnership with trade unions, ACAS, and legal representatives.

• Deliver HR workshops and surgeries to update managers and headteachers on employment legislation and policy changes.

• Attend statutory procedural meetings as the lead HR representative to guide decision-making.

• Deputise for the Principal HR Business Partner at meetings and working groups as appropriate.

Requirements & Person Specification

• Chartered CIPD qualified or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.

• Proven track record in a challenging HR environment delivering operational and casework support.

• In-depth knowledge of employment law and familiarity with Local Authority terms and conditions of employment.

• Demonstrable experience handling change management, TUPE, and positive trade union consultations.

• Strong proficiency in business administration and HR software systems.

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as you will be required to attend in-person meetings across Bridgend County Borough.

• Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement.

How to Apply

If you are an adaptable, strategic HR professional ready to make an immediate impact within a supportive local authority team, submit your up-to-date CV today.