HR Advisor

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wigan is seeking an HR Advisor to support employee relations and provide expert HR guidance. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in HR, with experience in managing attendance and disciplinary issues. The role includes building relationships with various stakeholders and the opportunity for flexible working. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Extensive wellbeing offer

Qualifications

• Experience in providing HR advice and support to stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations matters effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on policies and procedures.
• Support various employee relations matters.
• Deliver high-quality support through the HR Advice Hub.

Skills

Professional HR advice

Experience in employee relations

Ability to provide business-focused solutions

Knowledge of employment legislation

Job description

Overview

We're pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for experienced HR professionals to join our HR Operations Team as an HR Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring alignment with relevant policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Support employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, attendance management, dignity at work, and performance capability with a particular focus on supporting attendance.
• Contribute to the HR Advice Hub by responding to enquiries and delivering high-quality support across the organisation and to customers.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with colleagues, trade unions, and external partners.
• Travel within and occasionally outside the borough will be required. A full valid UK driving licence is essential.

Requirements / Skills

• Professional, solution-focused HR advice with experience in employee relations.
• Ability to translate challenges into practical, business-focused solutions.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and employment legislation.

Context

Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our two place missions: create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. The HR and OD Service are responsible for delivering a full HR and OD function across the whole of Wigan Council, schools who buy back our services and other external partner organisations. The team work collaboratively together to achieve the best possible services.

Benefits

As an employer we show our appreciation for our employee's hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of rewards and benefits, including but not limited to generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities and an extensive wellbeing offer.