2 x Senior HR Business Partner (Grade I) - Human Resources

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a supportive and collaborative HR team, working across a diverse range of services and contributing to key workforce priorities across the Council.

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a leading role in supporting managers to address complex people challenges and deliver positive workforce outcomes. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will provide expert advice and guidance across a broad range of employee relations matters, support organisational change activity and contribute to the delivery of workforce initiatives and improvement projects.

The role offers the opportunity to apply your professional expertise in a varied and rewarding environment, building strong relationships with managers and helping to deliver practical people solutions that support both employees and services across the Council.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 6th September

Provisional interview dates are expected the week commencing 14th September 2026

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment.  You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier.  Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!