HR Advisor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs is looking for an experienced HR Advisor for the Children's Directorate at Solihull Council. This role involves providing comprehensive HR services, focusing on employee relations, policy advice, and training. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification and a strong background in operational HR practices, offering flexibility through a combination of remote and office work.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave entitlements

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits including discounts and travel subsidies

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational HR service within a complex organization.
• Experience advising managers on employee relations and resourcing issues.
• Facilitation of organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to line managers.
• Support managers in employee relations up to gross misconduct.
• Design and deliver HR training and briefings.

Skills

Customer Service

Employee Relations

Change Management

HR Policies Knowledge

Education

CIPD or equivalent qualification

Job description

Full Time (flexible hours) – 37 hours per week

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join our team, supporting the Children’s Directorate at Solihull Council.

As HR Advisor for Children’s Services, you will provide a comprehensive HR Service to a range of customers including internal / external stakeholders, partners, ensuring the service is focused on delivering innovative business solutions. You will also liaise with Trade Unions as required in wider employment consultations and negotiations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional advice, guidance and practical expertise to line managers on a wide range of policy related issues including performance management, capability, disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, absence and health related issues.
• Supporting line managers through the implementation of management of change / TUPE initiatives.
• Supporting line managers with employee relations issues up to and including gross misconduct.
• Designing and delivering training and briefings to line managers and partner organisations on HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Developing and maintaining policy and ensuring documentation is up to date with legislative requirements.

You will have:

• CIPD or equivalent qualification
• Generalist HR experience in an operational / consultancy HR service within a complex organisation / multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of advising and guiding managers on a varied employee relations caseload and resourcing issues.
• Experience of facilitating organisational change including advising and supporting managers on restructuring.
• A strong focus on customer service, with the ability to engage and build positive professional relationships.

In return, this role provides a varied generalist workload within a friendly and supportive HR Team.

We also offer:

• A range of flexible working options including a flexitime scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
• Family and carer friendly policies
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme

We recognise that work is what you do and not necessarily where you go.Our aim is to balance the needs of our employees with service delivery and for this post, that is likely to include a combination of working from home and from our newly refurbished offices in central Solihull.

To apply, please click on the link and upload a CV and supporting statement, clearly outlining how you meet the experience, skills and abilities outlined on the person specification.If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Katie Brown, HR Business Manager on 07824 810 551 or Gemma Jones, Senior HR Advisor on 0121 704 6306

Closing date – 15th July 2025

We reserve the right to close applications early should we receive sufficient applications. As such, early applications are encouraged.

Interview date – 30/31st July 2025

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Attached documents
HRA JDPS June 2025.docx