HR Advisor

East Suffolk Council; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Ufford, Suffolk is seeking a part-time HR Advisor to join their team. The role involves providing responsive HR advice, managing employee relations, and supporting recruitment efforts. Candidates need to hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification and have experience in HR advisory roles. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including generous leave entitlement and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Access to health and wellbeing initiatives

Free car parking

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards CIPD Level 7 qualification.
• Recent and relevant HR advisory experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive HR advice and support to managers.
• Support management in employee relations and performance management.
• Recruit in designated service areas.
• Manage occupational health cases to conclusion.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Job Description

East Suffolk Council are looking to recruit an HR Advisor to join our team based in Ufford, Suffolk. You will join us on a part‑time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £35,412 – £42,839 per annum pro rata (career grade).

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our busy team, working on supporting our HR service for East Suffolk Services Limited based at Ufford Depot, near Woodbridge.

You will provide responsive HR advice and support and will work in partnership with our customers and the team to deliver a highly effective, professional and pro‑active HR service.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive HR advice and support to managers.
• Support management in employee relations, performance management, discipline and grievance, and absence management.
• Recruit in designated service areas.
• Manage occupational health cases to conclusion.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification, willingness to work towards Level 7.
• Recent and relevant HR advisory experience.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law.
• Strong IT, communication, and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays).
• Local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Free car parking (when you are working in the office).
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

Closing date & Interview date

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 21 December 2025.
Interview date: 7 January 2026.

Additional Information

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this HR Advisor role, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first‑class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.