Strategic HR Business Partner
Swindon Borough Council
n/a - n/a
£55.05 per hour
Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG
Role
About the Role
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in delivering the Council’s people strategy and supporting senior leaders across complex services. You’ll act as a strategic advisor, lead organisational change initiatives, champion culture and engagement, and use data‑driven insight to shape decisions. This is a role for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on how services are designed, delivered, and experienced.
Who This Role Is Great For
This opportunity is ideal for someone who:
- Thrives in a senior, strategic HR role
- Enjoys partnering with leaders to influence direction and drive improvement
- Is confident navigating complex employee relations and organisational change
- Values a culture built on curiosity, integrity, inclusion, and continuous learning
- Wants to help shape a modern, values‑driven public sector organisation
- Works well at pace, is adaptable, and brings a collaborative mindset
If you’re someone who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery — and you care about helping people and organisations be at their best — you’ll feel at home here.
What You’ll Bring
To be successful, you’ll need:
- CIPD Chartered Membership (or equivalent)
- Broad, in‑depth HR experience across complex or unionised environments
- Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations best practice
- Experience leading organisational change, workforce planning or transformation
- Confidence working with trade unions and senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across services
- A commitment to equality, inclusion, and values‑driven leadership