HR Advisor: Employee Relations & Change

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the HR Advisory Team in Halifax. This permanent, full-time position offers CIPD-qualified HR professionals the chance to support schools and external customers with high-quality HR guidance.

You will advise managers on complex employee relations, support change projects, develop policies and deliver training. Strong communication and data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) or significant HR advisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Ability to analyse workforce data and provide practical business solutions.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance management and performance issues.
• Support managers through formal meetings, hearings and organisational change processes as a HR representative.
• Lead on TUPE projects across the Council and support restructures and redundancies.
• Develop and review HR policies, procedures and guidance in line with legislation and best practice.
• Build relationships with managers, schools, trade unions and stakeholders.
• Deliver training, workshops and coaching to improve people management capability.
• Use workforce data and analytics to support workforce planning and service improvement.
• Keep up to date with employment law and HR practice to ensure accurate advice.

Skills

Communication skills

Employee relations

Data analytics

Change management

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Calderdale Council is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the HR Advisory Team in Halifax. This permanent, full-time position offers CIPD-qualified HR professionals the chance to support schools and external customers with high-quality HR guidance.

You will advise managers on complex employee relations, support change projects, develop policies and deliver training. Strong communication and data skills are essential.