HR Business Partner Hay

Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 12 weeks with a possible extension.

HR Business Partner (Hay Band B) – Human Resources

Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Temporary – 12-week contract, ending 31 January 2027

Provide Expert HR Support and Help Deliver Effective People Management

We're recruiting an experienced HR Business Partner to support Nottinghamshire County Council's Human Resources service. This role combines employee relations, workforce planning, organisational change, manager development and practical HR advice to support effective people management across council services.

You'll work closely with managers, senior leaders, HR colleagues and employee representatives, helping to resolve workforce challenges, support organisational priorities and promote a positive, inclusive working environment.

About the Role

As HR Business Partner, you'll provide professional advice and support on a broad range of people management matters. You'll help managers address complex employee relations issues, apply HR policies consistently and develop practical solutions that meet service needs.

The role requires sound professional judgement, strong relationship-building skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with confidence, discretion and fairness.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing professional HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations, workforce issues and the application of HR policies and procedures.
• Supporting complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence and performance management matters.
• Working with managers to identify workforce priorities and develop practical solutions that support effective service delivery.
• Supporting organisational change and restructuring, including preparing relevant documentation and assisting with employee consultation.
• Coaching and supporting managers to strengthen their confidence and capability in managing people.
• Building constructive working relationships with managers, employees, trade union representatives and HR colleagues.
• Reviewing workforce information and HR data to identify trends, highlight concerns and recommend appropriate action.
• Contributing to the development and review of HR policies and procedures, helping to maintain clear and consistent working practices.
• Supporting attendance, employee wellbeing and performance initiatives, working collaboratively with relevant colleagues and services.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential case records and managing competing priorities to progress work within agreed timescales.
• Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout HR advice, decision-making and service delivery.
• Contributing to continuous improvement within the HR service by identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and manager support.

Requirements

We're looking for a proactive, organised and solutions-focused HR professional with strong employee relations experience and the ability to build effective relationships across a complex organisation.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience working as an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Adviser or in a comparable generalist HR role.
• Experience advising on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence matters.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR practice, with the ability to translate this into clear, practical advice.
• Experience supporting organisational change, restructuring, workforce planning or employee consultation.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to challenge constructively and explain sensitive issues clearly.
• Experience working with trade unions or employee representatives, ideally within local government or another public-sector organisation.
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret workforce information and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records and work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• A professional and discreet approach to handling confidential employee information.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and the ability to provide employment references and complete the required pre-employment checks.

Why Apply

• Opportunity to support people management across Nottinghamshire County Council.
• Varied role combining employee relations, organisational change and workforce support.
• Chance to work closely with managers and senior stakeholders on meaningful workforce challenges.
• Opportunity to apply and develop your HR expertise within a local authority setting.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Agency Support

Benefits are subject to the agreed engagement, eligibility and payroll arrangements.

Additional Information

Client: Nottinghamshire County Council

Location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QP

Working Arrangement: To be confirmed — no hybrid or remote-working arrangement has been specified.

Start Date: 9 November 2026

Contract Duration: 12 weeks, ending 31 January 2027

Hours: 37 hours per week

Positions Available: 1

Pay Rate: £27.33 per hour — Umbrella

IR35: Status to be confirmed

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: £27.33 per hour — Umbrella

Application question(s):

• Can you describe your experience advising managers on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability or sickness absence matters?
• Have you supported organisational change, restructuring or consultation with employees and trade union representatives?
• Please confirm your current location, your ability to attend the West Bridgford location as required, and your availability to start on 9 November 2026.

Experience:

• HR advisory or business partnering experience, including handling employee relations cases.
• Local government or public-sector HR experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience preferred; the council's specific qualification requirements are to be confirmed.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: West Bridgford, Nottingham — attendance requirements to be confirmed.

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