HR Advisor

South Yorkshire Police; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency is seeking an HR Advisor to provide professional HR advice for leaders across the employee lifecycle. Successful candidates will have generalist HR experience and CIPD Level 5 education. The role offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between office and remote work. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by October 10, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on complex HR issues including grievance and absence.
• Ability to apply employment law and mitigate risk.
• Skilled at performance management approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice on workforce planning and employment matters.
• Support the HR Manager in delivering the People Strategy.
• Work from HR base and travel across the Force area as required.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Strong understanding of employment law

Ability to assess risk and analyze data

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Overview

Role: HR Advisor
Department: HR & Learning
Location: Carbrook
Salary: £36,630 - £41,907
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent

Following a recent review of the department an exciting opportunity has arisen with the HR & Learning Department (previously People & Organisational Development) for the role of HR Advisor. We are seeking talented individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds to join us and shape our future. Under the direction of the HR Manager, you will deliver professional HR advice for SYP leaders across the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with leaders and provide professional advice on all employment matters, including local workforce planning, employment law, interpretation of force policy, terms and conditions, Police Regulations and complex case management relating to attendance, performance and capability.
• Ensure all cases are progressed in a timely manner.
• Support the HR Manager in delivering the force People Strategy and workstreams including organisational change, policy development and process improvements.
• Work in an agile manner from the HR & Learning base at Force Headquarters, Carbrook, and travel across the Force area as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Generalist HR experience with evidence of advisory work on a wide range of complex people issues (grievance, capability, capacity, absence, etc.).
• Educated to CIPD Level 5.
• Strong understanding of employment law and awareness of pending changes; ability to apply law and mitigate risk.
• Ability to assess risk, analyse data and apply findings to performance management approaches.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working: work from any location including SYP buildings or from home; roles may require travel across sites.
• Vetting Level: Management Vetting (MV). If successful, vetting will be reviewed and uplifted. For information contact the Vetting Unit.
• Contact: Rachael Greenfield, Employment and Advice Partner, 07464 983758.
• Closing Date: 10 October 2025. Closing dates are not normally extended except in exceptional circumstances.
• How to apply: Please click Apply.

Diversity & Inclusion: Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates. We encourage and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. For more information about support, contact [e-mail].

Documents and resources reviewed: Vetting Handbook, Application Guidance and Tips, FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police. View the recruitment video: https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c