HR Adviser People Policy Governance (9224)

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Norwich seeks a qualified HR Adviser to develop and implement employment policies. The role involves providing expert guidance, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with employment law. Candidates should have strong communication and research skills, a relevant qualification (CIPD level 5 or equivalent), and prior experience in HR functions. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discount programme

Tax-efficient car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development, project management, and employment law.
• Ability to work with HR colleagues and lead discussions with Trade Unions.
• Strong ability to draft reports and policy documents.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of HR frameworks.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on employment policies.
• Work across various areas including auditing and recognition.

Skills

Communication skills

Policy development

Research skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Computer skills (Word, Excel)

Education

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Description

HR Adviser – People Policy Governance 9224 – Fixed Term Contract until November 2027, 37 hours per week, £37,280 – £39,152 per annum, Scale I, Norwich

We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Adviser to join our People Policy Governance team 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 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 and the ability to cost options and draft reports and policy documents. 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. Attention to detail and 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 equivalent experience in a relevant field.

If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Hayley Sendall.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• 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 dependant on your job role and business need
• Financial benefits such as:
• 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
• Norfolk Rewards, an employee discount programme that 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
• 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

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).

Before you apply we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 9th November 2024 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 16th November 2024 23:59