HR Adviser - People Policy Governance

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Norwich is seeking an experienced Human Resources Adviser to join their People Policy Governance team. This role entails developing HR policies, advising staff, and managing various HR projects. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and previous experience in policy development. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, contributing to a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

'Norfolk Rewards' employee discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to tax efficient car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR policy development and management.
• Experience advising on HR policy matters.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of HR employment framework.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policy matters.
• Conduct research and draft reports and policy documents.

Skills

Policy development

Project management

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development level 5 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Human Resources Adviser | 9706 | Fixed Term Contract/Secondment opportunity until November 2027 | 37 hours per week | £37,280 to £39,152 per annum (Scale I) | Norwich

We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Adviser to join our People Policy Governance team (which covers both policy development and reward management) to support the development and implementation of our HR employment framework. This includes policy development, supporting our pay and recognition strategy, project work and other related HR activities.

You will work across all areas of the team, including policy development, reward and recognition, auditing, freedom of information and subject access as well as providing expert and specialist professional advice and guidance.

You will advise managers, employees and HR and payroll colleagues on HR policy matters so you will need to be able to deal with people professionally, communicating persuasively, clearly, and concisely. You will have previous experience of research and acting on findings, the ability to cost options and draft reports and policy documents and to make credible recommendations for change. Attention to detail and the ability to check work for correctness is important as it is vital that records are processed and recorded accurately.

Experience of policy development, project management, reward and recognition, and up-to-date employment law knowledge is essential.

You will also need a good understanding of the complexities and implications of different employment terms and conditions. The ability to work closely with HR colleagues and other key stakeholders is key, including the ability to lead discussions and consultations with relevant Trade Unions.

You need previous experience of research and excellent computer skills (including Microsoft Word and Excel) to write reports and update and locate information from large spreadsheets. The ability to check communications and web content for accuracy is essential.

We are looking for a professionally qualified individual (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development level 5 or above) or someone with equivalent experience in a relevant field.

If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Annilee Ketchell at [e-mail]

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • 'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply

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Redeployment closing date: 24 January 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 31 January 2026 23:59