Job Title: Assistant HR Business Partner Location: Swindon (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week) Rate: £27.00 per hour PAYE / £34.70 per hour Umbrella Contract: 12 weeks Initially Hours: 37 hours per week IR35: Inside IR35

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant HR Business Partner to join a large, forward-thinking local authority on an interim basis. This role sits within a well-established HR Operations team and will play a key part in supporting directorates with high-quality, proactive HR advice while permanent recruitment is underway.

The Role

Reporting to an HR Business Partner, you will provide professional HR guidance and support to managers and staff across designated service areas. You will build effective working relationships, enabling you to influence, coach and challenge constructively while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policy.

Key responsibilities include:

* Providing clear, balanced advice on HR policies, employment law, terms and conditions

* Managing a broad range of complex casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, conduct and performance

* Coaching and supporting managers to build confidence and capability in people management

* Liaising with Trade Union representatives on individual and collective matters

* Screening vacancies and identifying redeployment opportunities

* Underta...