Human Resouces Business Partner - Fixed Term Contact

Posted 2 days 2 hours ago by Southampton City Council

Permanent
Full Time
Public Sector Jobs
Hampshire, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO140
Job Description
Join Us as an HR Business Partner

We're looking for a strategic and people-focused HR Business Partner to join our People & Culture team. This is a key role where you'll work closely with senior leaders to shape and deliver people strategies that support the Council's priorities and make a real difference to our workforce and community.

About the Role

As an HR Business Partner, you'll act as a trusted advisor to directorates and service leaders, helping to translate strategic plans into effective people solutions. You'll lead on change initiatives, support employee relations, and use data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do
  • Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement people plans aligned with Council objectives.
  • Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance, and engagement.
  • Lead and support organisational change and workforce planning.
  • Use data and analytics to inform decisions and track progress.
  • Coach and mentor managers to build capability and confidence.
  • Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practice.
What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience in HR business partnering, ideally in a unionised or public sector setting.
  • Strong influencing and relationship-building skills at senior levels.
  • Confidence in managing change, conflict, and complex HR issues.
  • CIPD Chartered status or equivalent experience.
  • A passion for enabling others and delivering high standards of service.
Why Work With Us?
  • A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • The chance to contribute to meaningful public service outcomes.
What we can offer you

Salary: The salary band for this role is £47,181 - £51,357. The starting salary is £47,181 with annual progression through the salary bands.

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

  • Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution
  • Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
  • Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service
  • Flexible working options (role-dependent)
  • Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
  • Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
  • Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
  • Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
  • Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
  • Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
  • Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
  • Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

Note: We are not able to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship on this role, at this time.

Further Information

For further information and details regarding the role please contact Charlotte Burton, on .

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For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council.

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