Job Description

HR Business Partner - Bristol -

Are you passionate about making a real difference ? We have a great opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner located in Bristol.

Your role is about supporting seniors leaders with HR advice and helping them manage their teams effectively. You will work closely with the trade unions and supporting complex employee relations.You will also mentor the HR Consultancy Team, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Working Hours/Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday - 09:00 am to 17:00 pm - 37 hours/week

This role is a Hybrid position which include 2-3 days in the office/week

Salary: 36.60 per hour

Type of employment: 7 Months contract - 3 February to 29 of August

You will be responsible for:

• Build strong professional working relationships with clients, colleagues, trade unions and staff-led groups.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, helping senior leaders make informed decisions and promote best practice in people management.
• Support the implementation of change management, using data and research to inform strategic direction.
• Engage with leaders to drive equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) efforts, working to create an inclusive workforce.
• Support and challenge in leadership discussions, sometimes in face of significant resistance, to improve decision-making.
• Coach and influence senior leaders to consider the ethical impact of their decisions, taking a visible lead in solving employee relations and ethical dilemmas.

What you will bring with you:

• Chartered MCIPD or equivalent expertise.
• Extensive experience in a senior local authority HR role, managing complex employee relations, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Proactive and strategic mindset, with the ability to foresee and tackle potential issues.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and develop your team, while managing performance and accountability.
• In depth understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and a track record of enhancing inclusively within organisations.
• Experience using data and digital tools to support decision-making and service improvement.

This role might sounds like you or you would like more information? Please contact Melissa GOURLIN at (phone number removed) or

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.