HR Advisor

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Human Resources team supporting the delivery of an effective HR Advisory Service to Adults Social Care (and other directorates where required).

We are seeking a proactive HR adviser who can guide managers and senior leaders on HR issues, support case work including disciplinary, capability, sickness absence and grievance cases, and manage a caseload of formal matters.

Qualifications

• Proven HR advisory experience supporting managers and senior leaders.
• Experience handling disciplinary, capability, sickness absence and grievance issues.
• Ability to manage a caseload of formal HR cases.
• Design and deliver policy related training.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures and intranet guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide Managers, Directors and Senior Leaders on HR issues.
• Support on case work including disciplinary, capability, sickness absence and grievance issues.
• Manage own caseload of formal HR cases.
• Design and deliver policy related training.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, guidance notes, and intranet pages.

Skills

HR advisory

Disciplinary handling

Grievance handling

Policy training

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Salary: Grade 10, £39,208 to £42,133 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £26,491.89 to £28,468.24)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Human Resources team supporting the delivery of an effective and efficient HR Advisory Service to Adults Social Care (and other directorates where required).

We need a proactive, experienced individual who is solution focussed and able to: Advise and guide Managers, Directors and Senior Leaders on HR related issues. Professionally support on case work including disciplinary, capability, sickness absence and grievance issues. Manage own case load of formal cases effectively. Design and deliver policy related training. Ensure HR related policies, procedures, guidance notes, and intranet pages are maintained, and easily accessible to enable managers. Encourage and suggest processes of continuous improvement. Take a consistent approach to common issues. You'll assist managers, employees, and the wider HR team in interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures, enabling the application of good practice. You'll need to demonstrate skill, knowledge and experience in a HR advisory and support role and you'll need to have completed your CIPD level 7 qualification. If you would like to join this dynamic and supportive team, we would like to hear from you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

HR Advisor

Company: Isle of Wight Council Salary: Grade 10, £39,208 to £42,133 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £26,491.89 to £28,468.24) Hours: Part-time Location: Newport, PO30 1UD Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 23 Nov 2026

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Human Resources team supporting the delivery of an effective and efficient HR Advisory Service to Adults Social Care (and other directorates where required).

Essential requirements

We need a proactive, experienced individual who is solution focussed and able to: Advise and guide Managers, Directors and Senior Leaders on HR related issues. Professionally support on case work including disciplinary, capability, sickness absence and grievance issues. Manage own case load of formal cases effectively. Design and deliver policy related training. Ensure HR related policies, procedures, guidance notes, and intranet pages are maintained, and easily accessible to enable managers. Encourage and suggest processes of continuous improvement. Take a consistent approach to common issues. You'll assist managers, employees, and the wider HR team in interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures, enabling the application of good practice. You'll need to demonstrate skill, knowledge and experience in a HR advisory and support role and you'll need to have completed your CIPD level 7 qualification. If you would like to join this dynamic and supportive team, we would like to hear from you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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