We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our team and help deliver a fantastic HR service to our managers and the wider organisation.
If you are an HR professional who can hit the ground running, build relationships quickly and handle a busy ER caseload we would love to hear from you.
Starting Salary £36,132 per annum, with opportunity for progression to £40,860
The role & our team
The role of our HR Advisors is varied and fast-paced, which requires an adaptable person who can support managers on all aspects of employee relations matters while offering pragmatic advice and solutions tailored to the business needs of each department. The council operates a wide range of services, and our managers all have different challenges and priorities, which keeps the role interesting!
We advocate a coaching approach with our managers and colleagues to help empower them to make decisions and increase their confidence and effectiveness in dealing with tricky situations. In addition, we look to share helpful resources and practical solutions through the use of research, management tools, and people data.
A typical day could involve a mix of face-to-face/ virtual meetings, phone calls, catching up with the team, and emailing advice and support materials, so the ability to build rapport across all these channels is paramount.
There will also be opportunities for you to deliver low-level restructures and support with policy and procedure writing, as well as the chance to get involved in other exciting people projects.
Collaborating and sharing ideas is at the core of how we continue to deliver our key service. As a small team, the importance of supporting one another with work challenges, using your experience to offer guidance and getting together for CPD sessions and team meetings is how we keep evolving.
There’s so much to get involved in, to learn and grow your talent and expertise. We’re proud to work within a great nurturing environment that supports your learning and development.
Flexibility is something we really value as an organisation to help accommodate our employees as much as we can. The team also enjoy the benefits of hybrid working,
As our new HR Advisor, you will...
* Be CIPD qualified to a minimum Level 5 or working towards a CIPD recognised qualification or a relevant degree with significant advisory experience in a similar role.
* Have up to date employment law knowledge.
* Possess a sound understanding of business and HR processes, systems and tools.
* Be able to offer practical, business focused, pragmatic advice.
* Have a strong and flexible communicative style with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Have the ability to assess risk and articulate this clearly to provide managers with potential solutions.
* Possess a high level of prioritisation and organisational skills.
* Be confident in building relationships quickly in a virtual environment or when physically distanced.
* Be experienced at advising on and managing an extensive and varied HR caseload.
* Have experience of working within a team environment and/or autonomously.
* Be competent in the use of an array of computer systems such as; Google G-Suite, Microsoft, HR systems.
It is not essential, but we would welcome applications from those with a Public Sector background and those who have worked in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
If you have what we’re looking for and this sounds like a great opportunity for you, we’d love you to join us!
Our staff benefits package include
* Flexible working hours to manage your work/life balance. Remote/ hybrid working.
* 22 days annual leave plus three concessionary days over Christmas, rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
* Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Reduced cost of leisure membership, including Theatre tickets and sporting activities.
* An extensive Employee Wellbeing package.
* A Discount Club. You can save money or earn cashback in a variety of ways, including in restaurants and high street shops, when booking holidays or visiting the cinema.
Selection Process
Should you be successfully shortlisted, the selection process will consist of an initial interview and an employment law assessment exercise.
The interview date is to be confirmed.
For more information about this post, please contact Sarah Flack - Employee Relations Lead, on 07778 226585.