People Partner Advisor

Overview

Are you passionate about helping people thrive at work and making a real difference to employee experiences? Do you enjoy building strong relationships, solving problems and providing trusted advice, that helps managers and teams succeed?

We're looking for a People Partner Advisor to join our People Partnering team in HR & OD. In this varied and rewarding role, you'll work closely with managers and stakeholders in the Communities Directorate, providing practical people advice, supporting employee relations matters and helping to create a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. 

About the role

As a People Partner Advisor, you'll play an important role in supporting managers with a wide range of employee relations matters, helping them confidently navigate people challenges while ensuring policies, procedures and employment legislation are applied consistently and fairly. Working alongside our Strategic People Partners and wider HR team, you'll provide professional, pragmatic advice that helps deliver great outcomes for both employees and the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a visible impact. No two days are the same. You could be advising on an employee relations case, analysing data to identify trends, supporting organisational change initiatives, or helping managers develop their people management skills. You'll also contribute to projects and continuous improvement activities, playing a key part in shaping positive workplace experiences and driving effective people practices.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters and HR policies.
• Managing employee relations cases from initial consultation through to resolution.
• Using data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting projects, change programmes and service improvements across HR and the wider organisation. For a full overview of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need a desk, screen a keyboard to get your job done. You’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We're looking for a proactive, people-focused HR professional who enjoys building relationships and finding practical solutions to complex situations. You'll be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, able to explain HR policies and processes clearly and comfortable balancing organisational needs with a positive employee experience. You will bring sound judgement, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and professional when managing sensitive matters.

To be successful in this role, you'll have experience working in a HR or employee relations environment, ideally within a large and complex organisation. You'll have a good understanding of employment law and HR best practice, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver excellent customer service. Strong organisational skills, confidence using HR systems and Microsoft applications and the ability to use data to support decision-making will also be important.

You'll be someone who is curious, collaborative and keen to continuously develop your knowledge and skills. Whether you're already professionally qualified or working towards a relevant HR qualification, you'll bring the enthusiasm and commitment needed to help us deliver an outstanding people service. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), you'll be excited by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and support colleagues across the organisation to be at their best.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Other information

For more information about this role, please contact Anjla Chohan at [email protected] for an informal discussion.

Internal Closing date: Tuesday 10th November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 12^th 2026, in person at Walton Street Offices

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

Our values

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Service Area

Our People Partnering Service is at the heart of the Council’s mission to deliver outstanding services to our communities. We are committed to:

• Building a culture of adaptability, collaboration, and innovation
• Leveraging data and AI to inform our decisions and interventions
• Supporting our people to perform at their best and develop their potential
• Upholding the values of being Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy

As part of the wider Strategic People Partner team, you’ll work alongside other passionate HR professionals who are dedicated to making a difference through timely, consistent and high‑quality employee relations advice.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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