HR Advisor | Hybrid Work & Impactful Guidance

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Training & development

Pension scheme

Family policies

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programme

Annual leave 29 days + 5

Job summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking an experienced HR professional to provide confidential advice to managers and staff across the authority. You will help interpret employment legislation, support policy implementation, and resolve people issues with tact and fairness.

The role offers hybrid working with core presence in the Newbury area and flexible hours where possible, plus a comprehensive training programme and a generous leave entitlement.

Qualifications

• HR best practices and employment legislation knowledge.
• Experience in providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance to managers and employees.
• Support policy implementation and interpretation of employment legislation.
• Assist in resolving employee relations issues and escalate where appropriate.

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

West Berkshire Council is seeking an experienced HR professional to provide confidential advice to managers and staff across the authority. You will help interpret employment legislation, support policy implementation, and resolve people issues with tact and fairness.

The role offers hybrid working with core presence in the Newbury area and flexible hours where possible, plus a comprehensive training programme and a generous leave entitlement.