HR Advisor

Croydon Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Council is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the Housing Directorate and provide dedicated employee relations support. You will work with managers to deliver practical people solutions on disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness cases, while contributing to organisational change and workforce projects.

In this role you will analyse workforce data to identify trends, influence stakeholders, and ensure excellent HR advisory services.

Qualifications

• Experience managing employee relations casework
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills
• Ability to interpret workforce data and identify solutions
• Customer-focused approach in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness cases
• Support organisational change activity and workforce projects
• Analyse people data to identify trends and interventions
• Work closely with managers and stakeholders to resolve issues promptly

Skills

CIPD Level 3

Employee relations

Employment law

Communication & influence

Data interpretation

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Salary range: Grade 10 £45,123- £47,262 p.a. plus fantastic benefits

Contract Permanent

Hours of work 36 hours per week

Location Croydon

HR Advisor - Housing Directorate

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for employee relations and delivering practical people solutions?

We are looking for an HR Advisor to join our HR Business Partnering team, providing dedicated support to the Council's Housing Directorate. Working closely with managers and stakeholders, you will provide expert advice and guidance on a range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness cases, helping managers resolve issues effectively and at the earliest opportunity. You will also support organisational change activity, contribute to workforce projects, analyse people data to identify trends and interventions.

We're Looking For Someone With

• CIPD level 3 or equivalent experience
• Experience of managing employee relations casework and providing HR advice
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
• The ability to interpret workforce data and identify solutions.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

In return, you'll join a collaborative HR team committed to supporting organisational improvement and delivering excellent services for residents.

About Us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key Business Plan Outcomes

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.