HR Adviser

North Somerset Council; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Inclusive staff groups

Extra annual leave up to 10 days

Wellbeing team

Cycle to Work and EV schemes

Job summary

North Somerset Council is seeking an HR Adviser to provide timely, practical advice to managers on absence, recruitment, policy queries and changes to working arrangements. You will also maintain workforce data and produce management information to support decision‑making.

The role requires collaborating with Managers and Finance to ensure accurate establishment records, monitor HR data, and contribute to service improvements.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Strong ability to interpret data and present insights in accessible formats for varied audiences.
• Good knowledge of people practices, policies and HR standards to guide managers effectively.
• Experience in analysing data to support decision‑making and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted first‑line HR adviser, providing guidance on absence management, recruitment, and HR policy queries.
• Produce and interpret organisational reports, transforming data into clear insights for decision‑making.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Data interpretation and reporting

HR knowledge / policy guidance

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome to North Somerset Council’s Web Recruitment page where you will find details of our current vacancies. If you experience any issues completing your application, or require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please call the Human Resources Team on 01275 888788 or email [e-mail] . To advertise on this page, please contact Human Resources.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Package Permanent contract - 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years' service

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The role.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced HR professional who enjoys building relationships, providing practical advice and using data to drive improvement! If this is you, we'd love to hear from you.

As a HR Adviser, you'll be the first point of contact for managers, providing timely and pragmatic advice on a range of people matters including recruitment, attendance management, policy queries and changes to working arrangements. Alongside delivering a responsive HR advice service, you'll play a key role in maintaining workforce data, producing management information and identifying trends that support effective decision‑making.

You'll work closely with managers across the organisation to ensure accurate establishment records, monitor workforce metrics, analyse HR data and support projects that contribute to service improvement and organisational priorities.

This is a great opportunity to develop your HR career within a supportive team while making a real impact through both people-focused advice and workforce reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted first‑line HR adviser, providing clear, confident guidance on absence management, recruitment processes and the application of HR policies, ensuring managers feel supported and well‑informed.
• Produce and interpret organisational reports, transforming complex data into meaningful insights and presenting it in a clear, accessible format to support evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Collaborate closely with Managers and Finance to maintain an accurate and up‑to‑date organisational establishment, ensuring workforce information is reliable and aligned with operational needs.
• Contribute to the delivery of HR improvement projects, playing an active role in shaping a more efficient, modern and people‑centred HR service.

Work style.

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 0-1 day in the office.
• Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.

About you.

We're looking for someone with HR experience, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret and present data clearly, while possessing the following skills and experience.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information clearly, confidently and with professionalism.
• Strong proficiency across the full Microsoft Office suite, including the ability to produce well‑structured documents, reports and presentations.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR experience, demonstrating a solid foundation in people practice and professional standards.
• Experience in analysing and presenting data, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible insights for a range of audiences.

What we offer.

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.