Assistant People Partner - Maternity Cover

We are seeking an Assistant People Partner - Operations to provide practical, operational HR advice and support across a range of people matters. Working within the People Team, you will be a first point of contact for managers and staff, supporting the effective delivery of employee lifecycle processes and helping ensure consistent, business‑focused people solutions across both councils.

You will advise managers on issues including discipline, grievance, change management, policy interpretation, job evaluation and employment law, while also supporting staff on health, wellbeing and employment matters. The role involves leading HR casework as directed, coaching managers in the use of council policies and procedures, contributing to HR projects and service improvements, and working collaboratively with HR colleagues to deliver a 'one team' approach.

All work must be carried out in line with legal, regulatory, health and safety and equalities requirements.

You will have a relevant HR qualification or equivalent experience, with proven experience working in an HR environment and advising managers. You will have a sound understanding of employment law and HR practice, strong communication, analytical and IT skills, and the ability to build credibility quickly with a range of stakeholders.

You will be confident coaching managers, providing constructive feedback, managing competing priorities and working in a commercially focused, results‑driven way, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and continuous professional development. We are looking for somebody who is curious and who likes to explore possible solutions.

We offer flexible working to help you balance work and life in a way that works for you, alongside the chance to join a supportive people team that values collaboration, kindness and shared success. You'll be encouraged to grow, supported when things get busy, and part of a team that truly has each other's backs.

All of this comes alongside the benefits you'd expect from working in local government, including a generous pension scheme and annual pay awards, plus access to our benefits platform offering savings at high street stores, a salary sacrifice car scheme, an employee assistance programme and much more.

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.