Summary: The HR Business Support Officer role is a 2-3 month contract focused on providing comprehensive HR support for a Public Sector client. The position involves budget management, data reporting, and operational support while ensuring compliance with council policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR knowledge and leadership skills, along with experience in managing projects and budgets. This role is primarily remote, with on-site training required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage HR and Workforce budget administration and contribute to special projects like facility moves or tech rollouts
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and systems to support HR compliance and reporting needs
• Provide advice and resolve complex internal and external HR issues, ensuring alignment with council policies and service standards
• Support procurement processes by ensuring contract providers submit quality data and KPIs through the Procurement Portal
• Line manage the HR Support Assistant and guide colleagues to align with BCC's strategic HR priorities

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, systems, and relevant legislation (e.g. financial regulations, income collection)
• Proven experience managing budgets, projects, and resolving complex operational issues
• Skilled in data manipulation, reporting tools, and confident with digital systems
• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship management abilities
• Leadership capability with experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

Salary (Rate): 22.50

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: HR