
Principal HR Business Partner
Job Description
37 hours per week
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Principal HR Business Partner to join our Human Resources and Organisational Development service.
This is a key leadership role, providing professional HR/OD services across both corporate functions and schools, while supporting the HR Business Partner Manager.
The postholder will lead and supervise a team of HR Business Partners, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services. Working in partnership with senior managers, headteachers, governors, elected members, and trade unions, you will provide expert advice and support on complex HR/OD matters.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Closing Date: 11 November 2026
Shortlisting Date: 12 November 2026
Interview Date: 20 November 2026
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Job reference
- 19319
- Date posted
- 29/10/2026
- Application closing date
- 11/11/2026
- Location
- Bridgend County Borough
- Salary
- £48,738 - £50,908 per annum
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- Contractual hours
- 37
- Basis
- Full time
- Job category/type
- HR and Training
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