HR Adviser

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the HR Advisory Team in Halifax. This permanent, full-time position offers CIPD-qualified HR professionals the chance to support schools and external customers with high-quality HR guidance.

You will advise managers on complex employee relations, support change projects, develop policies and deliver training. Strong communication and data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) or significant HR advisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Ability to analyse workforce data and provide practical business solutions.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance management and performance issues.
• Support managers through formal meetings, hearings and organisational change processes as a HR representative.
• Lead on TUPE projects across the Council and support restructures and redundancies.
• Develop and review HR policies, procedures and guidance in line with legislation and best practice.
• Build relationships with managers, schools, trade unions and stakeholders.
• Deliver training, workshops and coaching to improve people management capability.
• Use workforce data and analytics to support workforce planning and service improvement.
• Keep up to date with employment law and HR practice to ensure accurate advice.

Skills

Communication skills

Employee relations

Data analytics

Change management

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

1x Permanent, Full-time 37 hours per week

Salary: PO3 – 6, £39862 to £42839 per annum

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated HR Advisor to join our HR Advisory Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a CIPD-qualified HR professional, or someone with substantial HR advisory experience, to provide high-quality, business-focused HR support across a diverse range of services, schools, and external customers.

Working as part of a professional HR team, you will advise managers on complex employee relations matters, support organisational change projects, develop policies, and contribute to the delivery of an efficient and customer-focused HR service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide professional HR advice and support on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance management, and performance issues


• Support managers through formal meetings, hearings, and organisational change processes attending as a HR representative


• Lead on support to Directorates for restructuring, redundancy, and TUPE projects across the Council


• Support the development and review of HR policies, procedures, and guidance in line with employment legislation and best practice.


• Build effective relationships with managers, schools, trade unions, and key stakeholders


• Deliver training, workshops, and coaching to improve people management capability


• Use workforce data and analytics to support workforce planning and service improvement


• Keep up to date of developments in employment law and HR practice, ensuring advice remains accurate

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) or significant demonstrable experience working in an HR Advisor role


• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice


• Experience managing complex employee relations casework


• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills


• Experience supporting organisational change, including restructures, redundancies, and TUPE transfers


• The ability to analyse workforce data and provide practical business-focused solutions


• A proactive, customer-focused approach and the ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team environment

Closing Date: Wednesday, 26th August 2026

Interview Date: W/C 21st September 2026

Interviews will be held in person in Halifax Town Hall or Princess Buildings.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.