Job Description

We are recruiting a Principal Human Resources Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years
Location: Penallta House
Team: Human Resources
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of 42,839 - 46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
We are looking for an experienced Principal HR Officer to join our People Services Business Partner team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a high quality and professional HR service across the organisation, supporting managers and employees on a wide range of people-related matters.
As a key member of the HR team, you will provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations issues, attendance management, recruitment and selection, restructures, and terms and conditions of employment. You will also play a pivotal role in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, delivering HR training, and analysing workforce data to support strategic decision-making.
You will support and contribute to the Council's transformation agenda and work closely with HR Managers to deliver a responsive and effective HR service, providing professional advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on all HR matters. This includes supporting organisational change (referred to above), and contributing to the development of a modern, agile workforce.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years from the date of commencement. The role offers agile working arrangements, with a blend of home and office-based work, subject to operational requirements, and occasional travel to other Council sites, schools, and external agencies. Flexibility to work outside normal office hours may be required.
For the role, we ask that you have:

• A Level 7 Certificate in Human Resource Management (or equivalent) and Associate Membership of the CIPD.
• Strong working knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment law.
• Experience of working in a HR Service.
• Proven ability to manage complex HR cases and advise senior managers.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel within and beyond the County Borough.

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We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
To view the and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list
After reading the and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison Powell on 01443 866678 or email .
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
Job title Principal Human Resources Officer Job reference REQ0010496 Date posted 24/10/2025 Application closing date 06/11/2025 Location Ty Penallta Salary Grade 10 42,839 (SCP 32) - 46,142 (SCP 35) Package Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Personnel Attachments Job description
We are recruiting a Principal Human Resources Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years
Location: Penallta House
Team: Human Resources
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of 42,839 - 46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
We are looking for an experienced Principal HR Officer to join our People Services Business Partner team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a high quality and professional HR service across the organisation, supporting managers and employees on a wide range of people-related matters.
As a key member of the HR team, you will provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations issues, attendance management, recruitment and selection, restructures, and terms and conditions of employment. You will also play a pivotal role in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, delivering HR training, and analysing workforce data to support strategic decision-making.
You will support and contribute to the Council's transformation agenda and work closely with HR Managers to deliver a responsive and effective HR service, providing professional advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on all HR matters. This includes supporting organisational change (referred to above), and contributing to the development of a modern, agile workforce.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years from the date of commencement. The role offers agile working arrangements, with a blend of home and office-based work, subject to operational requirements, and occasional travel to other Council sites, schools, and external agencies. Flexibility to work outside normal office hours may be required.
For the role, we ask that you have:

• A Level 7 Certificate in Human Resource Management (or equivalent) and Associate Membership of the CIPD.
• Strong working knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment law.
• Experience of working in a HR Service.
• Proven ability to manage complex HR cases and advise senior managers.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel within and beyond the County Borough.

-
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
To view the and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list
After reading the and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison Powell on 01443 866678 or email .
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

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