HR Adviser - People Relations

Adult Learning; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate HR Adviser for a maternity cover role. This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality HR services while supporting the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hybrid working environment, balancing remote and office-based tasks. With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the working lives of employees. Join a supportive team that values flexibility and professional development, making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discounts programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax efficient car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR roles with a track record of delivering support.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance across the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality HR services and support to employees.
• Build partnerships and networks to improve HR processes.

Skills

HR expertise

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

HR-related qualification

Job description

Job Description

HR Adviser – People Relations | 7830 | Maternity cover Contract for up to 12 months | 37 hours per week | £36,124 to £37,938 per annum (Scale I) | County Hall

We are looking for a maternity cover HR Adviser commencing May 2025 with a passion for delivering high quality HR services to join the HR team here at Norfolk County Council. Do you have expertise in delivering HR support across the employee lifecycle? Are you able to advise and guide people, and deliver on projects?

Role

To be considered for the role, you’ll need to have previously worked in an HR role with a proven track record and you’ll be comfortable using your knowledge to provide advice and guidance. In addition, you will:

1. Demonstrate initiative and take clear ownership for your deliverables supported by your manager.
2. Be proactive and collaborative, but willing at the same time to challenge the status quo.
3. Be a good communicator that can build a reputation as a trusted adviser.
4. Be curious and analytical when it comes to assessing how we continuously improve our services.
5. Develop, build and maintain partnerships and networks, both internal and external.

In return, we can offer you a supportive environment, with a wealth of training and development opportunities to support your longer-term career development. We’re a busy team, so you’ll have lots to get involved with, and will be able to make a positive difference for our employees.

This is a hybrid role, with a mix of remote and office-based working. A physical presence in our Norwich office is required for a minimum of one day per week. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our employees and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Contract starting May 2025 for up to 1 year as maternity cover.

Benefits

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

1. Competitive salary
2. Generous holiday entitlement
3. Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
4. Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
5. 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, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Redeployment closing date: 12th March 2025 23:59
All other applicants closing date: 18th April 2025 23:59