Human Resources Business Partner
Posted 19 hours 28 minutes ago by Gedling Borough Council
Area: Workforce
Salary: up to £41,771 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: :59
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is one of the most significant transformations in Nottingham's history and as Gedling Borough Council moves toward a new unitary council, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. As our landscape shifts, we are moving towards a strategic HR Business Partnering model that will move our HR professionals beyond administrative tasks to position our Workforce team as "Strategic Partners" and "Change Agents".
Are you ready to make a difference? If so, please read on
We are looking for two experienced HR Business Partners (one temporary for up to 2 years and one permanent) to join our Workforce team and play a key role in shaping a positive, high performing culture at Gedling. Working closely with senior leaders and managers, you'll provide strategic HR support, drive organisational effectiveness, and help ensure our people have the environment and support they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with managers to understand business priorities and translate them into effective people strategies.
- Lead on organisational change, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and engagement.
- Use people data and insights to influence decision-making and improve outcomes.
- Coach and develop managers to build capability and confidence.
- Ensure HR policies and practices are compliant, fair, and aligned with our values.
- Substantial experience in an HR Business Partner or HR generalist role which includes experience of TUPE and complex conduct/grievance case management/resolution.
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels.
- Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- A proactive, solutions focused approach with the ability to balance strategic and hands on work.
- Excellent communication, relationship building, and problem solving skills.
- Member/Corporate Member of the CIPD or qualified through experience.
In return, we offer a supportive and flexible working environment, with offices set in an attractive parkland location, excellent public transport links and free on site parking. We actively support hybrid working and are happy to discuss arrangements that help you balance work and life.
Our benefits include- Generous annual leave entitlement
- A comprehensive local government pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support, financial and legal advice
- Access to retail discounts
- Significantly reduced gym membership at Gedling Leisure Centres
For full details of the role and requirements, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documentation section.
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Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th April 2026.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement before the closing date if we have received a sufficient amount of interest and/or applications for the roles.
Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Person SpecificationKey: D = Desirable, E = Essential, I = Interview, A = Application Form, T = Test, M = Medical
Relevant Experience- (E) (A/I) Substantial experience as a generalist HR Business Partner.
- (E) (A/I/T) Significant experience in managing complex employment relations cases (conduct/ capability/ grievances, TUPE, etc.).
- (E) (A/I/T) Substantial experience of advising and coaching managers at all levels.
- (E) (A/I) Experience of creating training content and delivery.
- (E) (A/I) Experience in the use of computer based performance management systems or HR systems.
- (E) (A/I) Experience of undertaking successful HR projects.
- (E) (A/I) Experience of HR policy development and implementation.
- (D) (A/I) Previous experience of HR work in a local government setting.
- (E) (A/I) Five GCSE passes at grade C or above or comparable academic qualification including Maths and English.
- (E) (A/I) Member/Corporate Member of the CIPD or qualified through experience.
- (E) (A/I) Sound track record of continuous professional development in a range of HR/employment law areas to keep up to date.
- (E) (A/I/T) Wide and broad knowledge of relevant employment conditions of service, employment law and HR best practice.
- (E) (A/I) Effective communication and presentation skills.
- (E) (A/I) Proven ability to write management reports.
- (E) (A/I) Proven ability to lead on projects and deliver to time and within budget.
- (E) (A/I) Ability to effectively prioritise and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- (E) (A/I) Mediation skills.
- (D) (A) Competent user of Microsoft office or similar. Specifically, competent user of spreadsheets to analyse information.
- (E) (A/I) Ability to plan and effectively manage own workloads to meet objectives.
- (E) (A/I) Ability to effectively influence others to ensure delivery of information or projects against a timescale.
- (E) (A/I) Ability to offer constructive and appropriate challenge to others at all levels.
- (E) (A/I) Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities and risks.
- (E) (A/I) High levels of tact and diplomacy.
- (E) (A/I) To understand how the principles of equality and diversity need to be applied within the Council and assist in creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- (E) (I) To be committed to the principles of "The Gedling Manager" in a way appropriate to the job.
- (E) (A/I) Ability and willingness to travel inside and outside the council area.
- (E) (A/I) Ability to work outside of normal office hours as required.
- (E) (A) Has the right to work in the UK at the time of application (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role).
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