HR Advisor

Rochdale Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Council is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the HR Strategy & Advice team. You will provide professional HR advice across employee relations, reward and workforce matters, supporting managers with complex employment issues and change initiatives.

With CIPD membership (or equivalent HR experience), you will manage complex casework and collaborate with unions to deliver People Strategy priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment and equalities legislation.
• Experience advising managers on conduct, capability, grievance and sickness issues.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice.
• Experience working with managers, employees and trade unions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support across employee relations, reward and workforce matters.
• Advise managers on complex employment issues and organisational change.
• Contribute to policy development and delivery of People Strategy priorities.
• Build positive working relationships with managers, employees and trade unions.

Skills

Employment law

Equalities law

HR casework

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD membership or HR experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated HR Advisor to join our busy HR Strategy & Advice team.

The successful candidate will provide professional HR advice and support across a wide range of employee relations, reward and workforce matters. You will work closely with managers across the Council, advising on complex employment issues, supporting organisational change, contributing to policy development and helping deliver key People Strategy priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking HR service and make a meaningful contribution to the Council's workforce agenda.

You will hold CIPD membership (or equivalent HR experience) and have practical experience of managing complex HR casework.

You will have:

• Strong knowledge of employment and equalities legislation.
• Experience of advising managers on conduct, capability, grievance and sickness issues.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• The ability to provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice.
• Experience of working collaboratively with managers, employees, and trade unions.

You will also be able to build positive working relationships whilst maintaining professional credibility and sound judgement.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2nd November 2026.

For any enquiries, please contact the panel chair, Zoe Earnshaw at [e-mail]

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a sponsorship for this role

Supporting Documents

Role Profile HR Adviser 002759