HR Adviser - People Policy Governance (9242)

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

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is looking for an HR Adviser to develop and implement HR policies. The role includes working with employee benefits and leading consultations with trade unions. Candidates should have a CIPD level 5 qualification and strong research and communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Financial benefits such as employee discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax efficient car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development level 5 or above professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in HR policy development and pay and reward systems.
• Strong communication skills, persuasive and detail‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the HR employment framework within the reward and recognition specialty.
• Work on employee benefits, salary sacrifice schemes, and policy development.
• Lead discussions and consultations with relevant trade unions.

Skills

Research skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Consultation with trade unions

Education

CIPD level 5 qualification or equivalent

Job description

HR Adviser – People Policy Governance

Position ID 9242 – 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the HR employment framework within the reward and recognition specialty.
• Work across the People Policy Governance team on employee benefits, salary sacrifice schemes, pay award implications, auditing, pension changes and pay‑related policy development aligned to the reward and recognition strategy.
• Research and act on findings, cost options, draft reports and policy documents.
• Ensure accurate record processing and record keeping; perform checks for accuracy and correctness.
• Communicate persuasively, clearly and concisely with staff and stakeholders.
• Lead discussions and consultations with relevant trade unions.
• Work closely with HR colleagues and other key stakeholders, including conducting consultations related to employment terms and conditions.
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel to write reports, update and locate information from large spreadsheets and check communications and web content for accuracy.

Qualifications

• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development level 5 or above professional qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Previous experience of research and excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience in HR policy development, pay and reward systems.
• Strong communication skills, persuasive and detail‑oriented.
• Knowledge of employment terms and conditions and the ability to lead discussions and consultations with trade unions.

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 role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as our employee discounts programme "Norfolk Rewards".
• 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).
• Payment if you refer someone you know to a hard‑to‑fill job.

Please feel free to contact Hayley Sendall at [e-mail] for an informal conversation regarding the role.

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.

Existing Norfolk County Council employees may apply for internal or external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Redeployment closing date: 9th November 2024 at 23:59

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