Job Description

Salary

58,165 - 62,094

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Human Resources

Date posted

19/09/2025

Job reference

REQ21191

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Benefits Package.doc

Directorate: Assistant Chief Executive



2 Posts: Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week



Now is an exciting time to join the Council's HR Policy and Operations Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact across the organisation, shaping a safer, more competent workforce.



We're pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for two strategic and experienced HR Business Partners to join our team. You'll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering high-quality HR solutions that support the Council's priorities and drive organisational success.



As a strategic partner to the Directorate Leadership Team and Strategic Director, you will lead on corporate HR projects and commission support from the HR Service Consultancy team. You'll provide expert advice on employment law, policy development, and complex casework, including disciplinary, capability, and grievance matters.



You'll work closely with the Head of Human Resources (Policy and Operations) to support a wide range of HR activities, including:


Leading the development and implementation of Council-wide HR policies and strategies Managing high-level employment relations casework and representing the Council at Employment Tribunals Driving major change initiatives and ensuring effective risk management Supporting workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning Advising on budgetary implications and identifying efficiencies in staffing and service delivery Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Managing and developing a team of HR professionals




We're seeking someone who:


Has substantial experience in HR leadership, policy development, and strategic planning Is CIPD qualified (Chartered Member status desirable) Has a strong track record in managing complex casework and employment law matters Demonstrates excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills Is passionate about delivering customer-focused HR services and continuous improvement




For further information, please contact Amy Leech via amy.leech@rotherham.gov.uk .


This post is classed as 'politically restricted' under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended). The full details of the restrictions are set out in the Statutory Instrument, but broadly the restrictions prohibit candidature from public elected office; holding office in a political party; as well as involvement in political activities such as canvassing or public speaking/writing.


This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.


Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).