Location: Keynsham / Bath (2 days per week office-based)

Contract: Interim

Rate: Please submit your hourly rate or desired pay

We’re seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support Bath & North East Somerset Council, working closely with senior leaders to deliver impactful, people-focused solutions across a diverse range of services. This role will have a particular focus on supporting our operational teams based at local depots, predominantly in Keynsham and Bath.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a dynamic public-sector environment and is confident operating as a trusted adviser.

• Partner with senior managers to design and implement workforce strategies aligned with council objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, workplace resolution, capability and change management.
• Support organisational development programmes, restructures and service redesign activities.
• Lead on recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain talent across critical roles.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across all council services.
• Utilise workforce data and HR analytics to inform decision-making, identify trends, and support continuous improvement.

We’re looking for a confident, solutions-focused HR Generalist/Business Partner with the following:

• Significant HR Business Partner experience, ideally within local government or wider public sector.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and local government HR frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience managing change and supporting organisational transformation.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret people data to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience).