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 is seeking a skilled HR Adviser to support the development of HR policies and actions. Responsibilities include policy development, providing expert advice, and engaging with stakeholders such as Trade Unions. The ideal candidate will possess Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development qualifications and experience in HR frameworks. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of policy development and drafting reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with stakeholders.
• Good understanding of employment terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of HR employment framework.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Lead discussions and consultations with Trade Unions.

Skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Policy development

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HR Adviser – People Policy Governance

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 or 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.

We require a professionally qualified individual (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development level 5 or above) or equivalent experience in a relevant field. You should have 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.

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

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 – dependent on job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything
  • 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
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Redeployment closing date: 9th November 2024 at 23:59. All other applicants closing date: 16th November 2024 at 23:59.