Location
Wembley, Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

Hours
Flexible working hours with the option to work two days per week from home (laptop provided)

Salary
£55,323 per annum

About the Role
If you’re a proactive HR professional looking for a rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Join Brent Council’s HR & OD team as an HR Business Partner to support the organisation through transformative change. Brent is a vibrant London borough, known for its diversity and dynamic community, spanning both inner and outer London. This is an exciting time to join as the council pursues a far-reaching transformation agenda to better meet the needs of its community.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, driving organisational success. You will provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and employee development to ensure a positive work environment. Additionally, you will support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to build and maintain a high-performing workforce. By analysing HR data, you will help drive informed decision-making and contribute to improving overall business outcomes.

As a flexible working organisation, Brent Council offers the option to work two days a week from home.

Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service
- Very generous employer pension contribution
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week
- A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave
- Access to affordable parking nearby
- Access to our Zipcar scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling
- Season ticket loan for public transport
- Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities
- Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers

Experience
Proven experience as an HR professional with a strong understanding of human resources best practices and the practical application of current and upcoming employment law.

About you
You are a passionate HR professional with excellent communication, influencing, and persuasion skills. You have a track record of building credible and trustworthy working relationships. You are committed to supporting organisational transformation and fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications
Relevant HR qualifications and experience in a similar HR Business Partner role are desirable. A thorough understanding of employment law and HR best practices is essential.

Additional Information
Brent Council values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding, with posts subject to Enhanced DBS checks where applicable. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the recruitment process upon request.